Stress
What is the definition of stress?
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
Everyone has mental health, not everyone will have a mental illness
What is the definition of Stigma?
A stereotype or characteristic that is negative
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.
**must have prolonged to get the points**
Suicide is the ____ leading cause of death among teenagers
3rd
What are the 3 stages of your body's response to stress and their correct order?
1. Alarm
2. Resistance
3. Fatigue
What should you do if you think you have a mental illness?
Talk to an adult that you trust and see a primary care provider or mental health specialist
What is the definition of suicide?
**if you wrote - killing yourself - you only get 1/2 points**
Medications and therapy
Besides talking about wanting to die, what are 2 other things someone considering suicide might talk about?
Feeling empty, hopeless, or having no reason to live. Feeling trapped or that there is no solution. Being a burden to others
What are 3 ways to manage stress?
Plan ahead, get adequate sleep, get regular physical activity, eat nutritious foods, avoid alcohol/drugs
What are 2 of the 3 general causes of mental illness?
Inherited traits, environmental exposure before birth, brain chemistry
What is the definition of mental illness?
An illness that affects the way people think, feel, behave or interact with others
**if you wrote - an illness in the brain - you only get 1/2 points**
What are 3 causes of depression?
screens, bullying, high/unrealistic expectations, sedentary lifestyle, brain chemistry, hormones, inherited, how you process pain
What are "copy cat" and "cluster" suicides?
Copy cat - copying someone else
Cluster - multiple suicides in a short period of time
What are 4 of the 5 general stressors?
Biological, environmental, cognitive, personal behavior, life situations
What are 3 of the 6 functions of the brain?
1. thinking or cognition
2. perception or sensing
3. emotions or feelings
4. signaling
5. physical (all the body systems)
6. behavior
People with mental illness say it is harder to live __________________ than _______________.
with the stigma, the illness
What are 3 negative effects of social media?
cyberbullying, isolation, perfectionism, comparison, wanting to be "liked" or "followed"
How many teens per year commit suicide?
4,000
What are 3 behavior signs you are stressed?
Not eating, overeating, nail biting, drug use/abuse, changes in sleep, isolating yourself, avoiding responsibilities
What are 5 risk factors for mental illness?
What is the definition of Mental Health?
The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life
**must have all 3 parts to earn points**
What are 5 symptoms of depression?
2. Angry outbursts, irritability, or frustration
3. Loss of interest in activities
4. Sleep disturbances or lack of energy
5. Reduced/increased appetite
6. Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, self-blame
7. Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions
What are the 3 most severe warning signs?
1. Giving away important possessions
2. Saying goodbye to friends and family
3. Telling people where hidden things are