Key Terms
body’s physical & psychological reaction to perceived threats.
Stress
This stressor piles up quickly when you have tests, projects, and homework all due at once.
Schoolwork
Using animals like dogs or horses to help reduce stress and build emotional connection
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Range of irregular eating behaviors may or may not lead to diagnosis of a specific eating disorde.
What is Disordered eating?
constant worry or fear that interferes with life
What is Anxiety disorder?
“good” stress that motivates or energizes.
Eustress
Teens often feel tired or overwhelmed when they don’t get enough of this at night.
Sleep
A type of therapy that helps people change negative thinking patterns and unhealthy behaviors
Behavioral Therapy
Disordered eating pattern characterized by an obsession with healthy eating leads to negative consequences.
What is Orthorexia?
long-lasting sadness and loss of interest
What is Depression?
“bad” stress that harms or overwhelms.
Distress
Drama, misunderstandings, and feeling left out are common challenges in this area of teen life
Friendships
Drugs prescribed by a doctor to help manage mental health symptoms.
Medication
Attempts to rid the body of food
What is Purging?
strong stress reactions after a traumatic event
What is PTSD?
deeply distressing experience.
Trauma
Arguing, stir it rules, or high expectations from these people can create major stress at home
Parents
Therapy that takes place with a small group of people who share similar struggles
Group Therapy
condition in which a mixture of digested food and acid moves from the stomach to the lower esophagus, resulting heartburn.
What is acid reflux disorder
extreme mood changes between highs and lows
What is Bipolar disorder?
severe, prolonged stress without support.
Toxic stress
balancing practice, performance pressure, and school can make this activity both fun and stressfu.
Sports
Healthy habits like exercise, sleep, and nutrition that support mental well-being
Lifestyle Changes
Fine hair that grows all over the body as a result of starvation due to anorexia nervosa.
What is Lanugo?
unhealthy behaviors related to food and body image
What is Eating disorders?