Teen Brain
Last part of the brain to develop (26 years)
What is the Frontal Lobe
A range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
What is mental illness
automatic response to any physical or mental demand placed on it
what is stress
93% of communication
How much of communication is Non-Verbal
Mental illness 90% of people who die by suicide have
What is depression
System responsible for emotions, impulses, aggression, fear, and instinctive behavior
What is the limbic system (amygdala)
closely associated with stereotypes and are generally negative and liked to a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
What is stigma
the body's way of facing any perceived threat
What is Fight, Flight, Freeze
Builds confidence
Improves performance
Improves your mental skills
What are benefits of Positive Self-Talk
Withdrawal
Sad, angry, or irritable for 2+ weeks
Loss of interest in usual activities
Mood swings (may indicate bipolar depression)
Difficulty concentrating
Substance abuse
Sleep/appetite changes
Cry easily
What are warning signs of depression/suicidal thoughts
Responsible for thinking ahead; planning, decision making, problem solving
What is the prefrontal cortex
Medication, therapy, self-care
What are treatments for mental illness
two categories of stress
what is eustress and distress
Respects the feelings, ideas, and needs of others while also expressing your own
What is assertive communication
True or false: If someone confides in you about having suicidal thoughts it is important to protect them by keeping their thoughts private
FALSE
use it or lose it principle
What is synaptic pruning
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Phobias
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What are anxiety disorders
types of distress
daily hassle, major life event, catastrophic event
A template for a healthy conversation
what is "I feel [emotion] when you [action] can we/you [solution], check in
Withdrawal
Sad, angry, or irritable for 2+ weeks
Loss of interest in usual activities
Mood swings (may indicate bipolar depression)
Difficulty concentrating
Substance abuse
Sleep/appetite changes
Cry easily
What are warning signs of suicidal thoughts/depression
Be adaptable, sleep, growth mindset, healthy habits
What are ways to help brain development
Low self-esteem
Anxiety disorders
Physical or sexual abuse
Chronic diseases like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or cancer
Alcohol or drug use disorders
Certain prescription medications
Age, gender, race, and geography
What are risk factors for depression
Muscle tension, irritability, drug/alcohol misuse, restlessness, mental illness
What are long term effects of stress
Attempting challenging things, learning from others, using the concept of "yet"
What does it mean to have a growth mindset
Three things you should do if someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or depression
Listen, reassure, show sympathy