Definitions
Feelings such as love, joy, fear, and anger
Emotions
The act of killing oneself on purpose
Suicide
Professional counseling with a trained specialist
Therapy
The sorrow caused by loss of a loved one
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
5 Stages of Grief
Sudden changes in emotions that happen often
Mood Swings
Places to get information, support, and advice
Resources
Involves several people who share similar problems meeting with one therapist
Group Therapy
An intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
Phobia
Stress that helps you reach your goals is called
Positive Stress
The body’s response to real or imagined dangers or life events
Stress
Giving away favorite belongings, pulling away from family and friends, & talking about death
Warning signs of Suicide
People with this may lose contact with reality and experience delusions or hallucinations.
Schizophrenia
The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss
Grief Reaction
Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do or causes discomfort
Distress
The body’s way of responding to threats
Fight-or-Flight Response
A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
Major Depression
A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body
Disorder
How you view yourself overall
Self-Concept (Self-Image)
Can sometimes help protect you from danger
Fear
Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior
Mental and Emotional Disorders
Having family history of depression, living in poverty, & drugs or alcohol use
Increased Risk of Suicide
Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities
Anxiety Disorder
Because of hormonal changes during puberty
Handling stress and emotions in a positive way
Good Mental and Emotional Health