Emotions
Mental Health/Disorders
The Brain
Stress
Public Health
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What is an emotion?
A conscious mental reactions (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feelings
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What is the difference between an emotion and a disorder?
An emotion is a short-term state of mind that can be regulated, a disorder is a long-term state of mind characterized by extreme moods or responses
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What do brain MRI's measure?
Neurotransmitters
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What are the physical effects of chronic stress?
Chronic stress can lead to physical ailments such as heart problems and digestive problems
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How do things like how much money you have, where you live, and how much you know about staying healthy affect your body and how you feel every day?
They can impact the resources you have access to
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What is the difference between an emotion and a mood?
Emotion is a short-term state of mind, a mood is a long-term pattern state
200
What is GAD, and what are some of its symptoms?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder; (answers may vary) excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, trouble sleeping
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What does this brain scan show us?
Dopamine and Norepinephrine; there are much more of these neurotransmitters in a PTSD brain than a normal brain
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Is stress always bad for you, true or false?
False
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Why is it important to know about the healthcare system, and how can not knowing make you less healthy
It is important to know where to go to receive a certain type of care. For example, you would go to the emergency room to treat a heart attack.
300
List four long term emotional regulation strategies
(Answers may vary)
1. Exercise
2. Listen to music
3. Engage in a hobby
4. Meditate
300
What is OCD, and what are some of its symptoms?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; obsessive behavior such as repeated and unwanted thoughts, and compulsive behavior, such as urges to clean
300
What does this brain scan measure?
Dopamine; there is much more dopamine in a bipolar brain than a normal brain.
300
What are the mental effects of chronic stress?
Many, including anxiety, irritability, or depression
300
What is allostatic load?
Measurable wear and tear on the body
400
List four short-term emotional regulation strategies.
1. Identifying and labeling your emotions
2. Deep breathing
3. Self-talk
4. Walk away
400
What is bipolar disorder, and what are some of its symptoms?
A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression)
400
What does this brain scan show us?
Amounts of serotonin in a non-depressed brain versus a depressed brain
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What are the three types of stress-causing events
1. Everyday inconveniences
2. Major life changes
3. Catastrophes
400
What does "intersectionality" mean, in terms of healthcare?
Everyone is different and may have different needs
500
Leo was at the bowling alley and he had bowled 30 pins under his average. What could Leo do to fix this scenario?
Focus on the arrows and don't overthink the score! Leo could try some deep breathing exercises to regulate his emotions
500
What is depression, and what are some of its symptoms?
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Symptoms include
- Feelings of sadness, or hopelessness
- Frustration/outbursts over small matters
- Loss of interest inmost or all normal activities,
- Sleep disturbances, including insomnia
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What are the best ways to take care of your brain?
1. Eat healthy
2. Stay active
3. Get enough sleep (8 hours recommended)
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How do psychologists define stress?
Psychologists would define stress as the process by which we perceive and respond to certain events, or stressors, that we view as challenging or threatening
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How are people who work in public health trying to inform the public about intersectionality?
They tailor public health messages, prevention programs, and solutions