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What are stressors? 

something that causes a state of strain or tension.

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What are 2 signs of Bipolar Disorder? 

  • feeling sad, hopeless or irritable most of the time.

  • lacking energy.

  • difficulty concentrating and remembering things.

  • loss of interest in everyday activities.

  • feelings of emptiness or worthlessness.

  • feelings of guilt and despair.

  • feeling pessimistic about everything.

  • self-doubt.

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People with mental health are violent

False- This is a stigma. Not all people with mental health are violent. 

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What is Stigma 

A cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs of people with a mental illness

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List the two techniques that can help handle stress (coping mechanisms) and a good time to use them?

  1. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. ...

  2. Take care of yourself. ...

  3. Take care of your body. ...

  4. Make time to unwind. ...

  5. Talk to others. ...

  6. Avoid drugs and alcohol.

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What is stress?

  • Stress is the body’s automatic response to any physical or mental demand placed on it.

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This disorder can be described as a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Depression 

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How can we stop mental health stigma?

  1. Know the facts. Educate yourself about mental illness including substance use disorders.
  2. Be aware of your attitudes and behaviour. ...
  3. Choose your words carefully. ...
  4. Educate others. ...
  5. Focus on the positive. ...
  6. Support people. ...
  7. Include everyone.
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What is resilience?

Bouncing back from a hardship

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List 2 different types of anxiety disorders?

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder. ...

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ...

  • Panic Disorder. ...

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ...

  • Social Phobia (or Social Anxiety Disorder)

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What do the muscles do during a stress situation?

They tense up 

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This disability can be an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.

Anxiety 

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Who is coming out with a documentary surrounding stigmas 

Jonah Hill

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What is trauma? 

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

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If a person is feeling constant sadness for more than ________ amount of time they should seek professional help.    

2 weeks

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a hormone that temporarily causes your breathing and heart rate to speed up and your blood pressure to rise.

Cardiovascular 

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This disability can be characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, attention to details, and a need for control in relating to others.

OCD

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ADHD is equally common in boys and girls.

It's more common on boys than girls

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What is Eustress? 

Eustress is positive stress, that comes from positive challenges or exciting experiences. 

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 List 2 causes of PTSD.

  • serious accidents.
  • physical or sexual assault.
  • abuse, including childhood or domestic abuse.
  • exposure to traumatic events at work, including remote exposure.
  • serious health problems, such as being admitted to intensive care.
  • childbirth experiences, such as losing a baby.
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Chronic stress has a shrinking effect on the____  area of the brain responsible for memory 

Pre-frontal cortex

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This disability can make it difficult to stay seated as though constantly ‘on the go’; fail to pay attention to details and become easily distracted.

ADHD

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One in ____ American adults experienced a mental health issue

5

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What is distress? 

Distress is a state of extreme sorrow, suffering, or pain.

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Common gastrointestinal symptoms due to stress are heartburn, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and associated lower abdominal pain.

What part of the body?

Gut