Being Mentally&Emotionally Healthy
What type of health involves making decisions, thoughts & feelings, and understanding information?
Mental & Emotional Health
What is the first step to managing your emotions?
Identify your emotions
What is good stress called?
Eustress
What factors can contribute to mental illness?
brain chemistry, family history, life experiences, substance use
What is a barrier for seeking help for mental illness?
cost, stigma
What is self-esteem?
how you FEEL about yourself
What type of statement should you use when expressing your emotions to another person?
List 3 stress management techniques.
answers will vary.
Jay is very concerned about touching anything with germs. He carries around hand sanitizer and is always washing his hands.
What mental illness does Jay have?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
What should be combined with medication in order to be most effective?
therapy
Physical, Psychological, & Social are three aspects that make up your _______.
Identity
What is the ability to understand, control, and express your emotions?
emotional intelligence
Saul is busy with the wrestling team, studying for his math test, and taking care of his siblings. He has a lot going on and is starting to feel overwhelmed but continues to juggle all of his responsibilities. What stage of stress is Saul in?
Stage 2 - Resistance
Christina tries really hard but can't follow the teacher's instructions. She's always getting up distracted & talking to the other people in the class.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A friend sends you a text that they just can't keep going and they tell you they love you which they don't normally do. What is the best response/course of action?
immediately show the test to an adult and ask them to help you
What is self-image?
How you SEE yourself (personality, appearances, skills, etc)
What does it mean to be resilient?
the ability to bounce back
When your body senses a stressor what is it's response?
Fight or Flight
Raven's parents have notices she has been having crazy mood swings lately. One day she's so happy to be alive and wants to accomplish everything on her bucket list & the next she can't get out of bed.
Bipolar Disorder
What are two resources you can go to if you know someone struggling with depression?
hotline, social worker,
How can self-esteem be impacted?
answers will vary.
(social interactions, family, life events, personal experiences, media, self-talk)
You are upset that your sister wore your shirt without asking and you had plans to wear it that day. What would you say to your sister when you see her?
answers will vary.
(i statement)
Why is it important to manage our stress?
lower risk for other conditions: heart disease, obesity, HBP, depression, etc
Carol was so worried about what could happen at the party that she didn't go and then she spent the whole night checking her phone worried that her friends would be mad at her. She was worried so much that her stomach got upset.
Anxiety Disorder
Why is seeking help important for you Personal Health Triangle?
Improved physical health
Sleeping habits, immune system, lower pain levels
More focus/motivation for daily tasks
Healthier relationships
Extended life expectancy