Vocabulary
A treatment method that focuses on the psychological aspect of mental health
Therapy
A potentially serious disorder in which a person stops breathing for short periods of time during sleep
Sleep Apnea
How many times a day are you supposed to brush your teeth?
2 times a day
The regular doctor patients see for routine checkups and medical treatments is called a ________________.
Primary Care Physician
What is a strong fear of an object or situation that does not pose much, if any, of a threat
A phobia
The physical, mental, and emotional reactions of your body to the challenges you face.
Stress
Exposure to ____________ light before bed makes it difficult to fall asleep at night
Blue
Which type of specialists helps prevent and correct teeth misalignments?
Orthodontist
What does WHO stand for?
World Health Organization
Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias are all examples of ________________ disorders.
Anxiety
A condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly on the retina
Asigmatism
The hormone that is released to encourage sleep and makes our bodies feel tired is called ___________.
Melatonin
What are early signs of hearing damage?
Difficulty hearing soft sounds
Difficulty understanding speech during phone calls or in noisy environments
Ringing in the ears
Which type of healthcare involves getting an annual physical exam, regular checkups, and screenings?
Preventive Healthcare
What mental illness involves repeating, uncontrollable thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make daily functioning difficult?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A process of making choices by identifying the decision, brainstorming options, identifying possible outcomes, making a decisions, and reflecting on the decision
Decision Making Process
An active stage of sleep during which a person’s breathing changes
REM sleep
What protein are fingernails and toenails made up of?
Keratin
What does the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Timely
List at least 3 risk factors of a mental illness.
Family history
Brain chemistry
Life Experiences
Substance use
Brain Injuries
Environment during pregnancy
Unhealthy thinking patterns
Involves the treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, or diseases to improve health and well-being
Preventive Healthcare
Naturally occurring physical, behavioral, and mental changes in the body and normally follow a 24-hr sun cycle
Circadian Rhythms
What are the 3 types of skin cancer
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous carcinoma
Melanoma
What are the 5 steps in the decision making process?
1. Identify the decision
2. Brainstorm options
3. Identify all the outcomes
4. Make a decision
5. Reflect on the decision
When someone experiences symptoms such as irregular thoughts, delusions, or false beliefs
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder