True or False
Untreated mental illness is the leading cause of suicide.
True.
What are the 3 sides of the health triangle?
Mental/Emotional; Physical; Social
You are stressed because of a presentation tomorrow. What is an effective way to deal with stress? a. prepare & practice early; b. postpone it until next week; c. Focus on what may go wrong
A. Prepare for and practice the presentation early
T/F: Many people do not seek treatment for mental illness because of the stigma associated with mental illness.
True
T/F: A student who pushes and shoves a smaller student in the hall is taking part in hazing.
False; bullying.
The goal of constructive criticism is to bring about positive changes
True
Which of the following would have the least impact on physical health? a. Eating nutritious foods; b. Taking part in regular physical activity; c. Getting plenty of rest; d. Communicating well with others
D. communicating well with others
True/False: Stress is the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.
True
What's a disorder in which people cannot resist the impulse to perform harmful actions, such as cutting themselves? a. conduct disorder; b. anxiety disorder; c. impulse control disorder
C. Impulse Control Disorder
Assuming that all tall people play basketball well is an example of a(n)...... a. role; b. stereotype; c. prejudice
B. Stereotype
Ignoring a loss helps the healing process.
False (acknowledging)
People of the same age who share similar interest are.....
Peers
Grieving a loss is easier when you... a. try to hold back your emotions.; b. avoid talking about your loss.; c. have the support of other people.
C. have the support of other people.
Which behavior is a clue that a teen may be considering suicide? a. writing poems about death; b. threatening to harm other people; c. shopping compulsively
a. writing poems about death
Which of the following is a respectful behavior that strengthens relationships? a. hazing; b. assertive communication; c. prejudice; d. aggressive communication
B. Assertive Communication
A Web site that ends in .gov or .edu is probably unreliable.
False (reliable)
Abstinence is actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others.
False (Risk Behaviors)
Deep breathing, stretching, and massage are examples of....
Relaxation Techniques
Which is NOT a characteristic of good mental/ emotional health? a. having a sense of purpose; b. being overwhelmed by everyday challenges; c. being positive & hopeful about life
b. being overwhelmed by everyday challenges
The ablility to accept others' differences is......
Tolerance
Apathy is a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness.
False (Depression)
What it is it called when you take steps to keep something from happening or getting worse? (ex: doctor's/dentist appointments)
Prevention
True/False: Alarm is the stage of the stress response in which the body performs at a higher level.
False (resistance pg. 94)
T/F: Someone who has attempted suicide before is less likely to attempt suicide in the future.
False; more
Making other perform certain tasks in order to join a group....
hazing