SECTION ONE
The ability to handle the stresses and changes of everyday life in a reasonable way.
What is MENTAL/EMOTIONAL HEALTH.
Having a positive attitude about the future.
What is OPTIMISTIC.
A combination of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits.
What is PERSONALITY.
Frequent changes in emotional state.
What are MOOD SWINGS.
An overwhelming feeling of dread, much like fear.
What is ANXIETY.
Needs that affect a person’s feelings and sense of well-being.
What are EMOTIONAL NEEDS.
The body's response to real or imagined dangers or other life events.
What is STRESS.
Negative stress, is stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort.
What is DISTRESS.
A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy.
What is ADRENALINE.
Focus on your strengths.
Connect with others.
Motivate yourself.
Keep a positive attitude.
Remember that no one is perfect.
What is BUILDING RESILIENCE.
Set realistic goals.
Focus on your strengths.
Ask for help.
Remember that no one is perfect.
Think positively.
What is BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM.
Feelings of anxiety, anger, or sadness
Forgetfulness and inability to focus
What are MENTAL EFFECTS OF STRESS.
You refuse to face a feeling you do not want to accept. You pretend someone else is having these feelings. You take your feelings out on someone other than the person who hurt you. You redirect your feelings into some other more positive activity.
What are DEFENSE MECHANISMS.
headaches
back pain
fatigue
What are PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF STRESS
Conflicts in your relationships
Withdrawing from friends and family members
What are SOCIAL EFFECTS OF HEALTH.