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
Resiliency is the ability to bounce back from a disappointment.
True
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
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
After Sarah was cut from the track team, she reminded herself of her success in the school play. This is an example of
a. using positive self-talk. c. being reliable.
b. showing empathy. d. demonstrating hostility.
a. using positive self- talk
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
Ignoring a loss helps the healing process.
False (acknowledging)
People of the same age who share similar interest are.....
Peers
Tara forgot to bring her completed homework to school. She was upset; she didn't blame anyone else for her mistake. Which character trait was demonstrated when she accepted the blame for her actions? a. Citizenship b. Responsibility c. Caring d. Trustworthiness
b. responsibility
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
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)
Inviting a new student to join a school club will most likely impact the new student’s
a. sense of resiliency. c. sense of belonging.
b. sense of competence. d. sense of autonomy.
c. sense of belonging.
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
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
A teen who pouts and stomps her foot when she disagrees with her parents is demonstrating
a. projection. c. repression.
b. compensation. d. regression.
d. regression
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