Mind Matters
This refers to your emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What is mental health.
This disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, and feelings of hopelessness lasting at least two weeks.
What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
A student feels insecure about their grades, so they constantly criticize classmates for not being smart. What defense mechanism are they using?
What is Projection.
This is the act of judging or treating someone differently because of their mental health experiences.
What is Stigma.
During a situation, this “fight, flight, or freeze” response prepares your body to react to a threat.
What is Stress response.
Mental health and mental illness are the same thing.
What is false.
A person experiences excessive worry most days for at least six months, even when there isn’t a clear reason to worry.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (or Anxiety Disorder).
Jordan is upset after a friend stops talking to them. Instead of admitting they feel rejected, Jordan says, “I never liked them anyway.” What defense mechanism is this?
What is Reaction formation.
A person avoids therapy because they are afraid others will think they are “weak.” What type of stigma are they experiencing?
What is Self-stigma.
This part of the brain is responsible for basic survival functions like breathing, heartbeat, and sleep.
What is Brainstem.
Positive influences like supportive relationships, coping skills, and healthy habits are known as what?
What are protective factors.
A teenager avoids social situations because they fear being judged, embarrassed, or rejected. Which disorder best fits this description?
What is Social Anxiety Disorder.
A person fails a test and says, “The teacher made it impossible. Everyone would have failed,” instead of acknowledging their lack of preparation. What defense mechanism are they using?
What is Rationalization.
A movie portrays every person with a mental illness as dangerous or unpredictable. What does this reinforce?
What are Stereotypes.
During an argument, a teenager reacts without thinking and later regrets what they said. Which brain lobe is still developing and is most responsible for controlling impulses and considering consequences?
What is Frontal lobe.
Mental health exists on a spectrum, meaning a person’s mental health can change depending on their experiences, stress, and support. What is this called?
What is the mental health continuum.
A person experiences symptoms that interfere with their daily life, relationships, and responsibilities. What makes this different from a normal emotional reaction?
What is Level of impairment/the symptoms disrupt daily functioning.
After receiving criticism from their coach, Sam feels embarrassed and frustrated. Later that day, Sam becomes unusually irritated and snaps at their friends over small things. What defense mechanism may be influencing Sam’s reaction?
What is Displacement.
If two people experience the same mental health challenge but have different support systems, what factor can influence their outcomes?
What is Social support.
A person is able to understand language, recognize sounds, and remember important conversations. Which lobe is most involved?
What is Temporal lobe.
A teen has a family history of anxiety, struggles with negative thinking, and recently moved away from their friends. Which model best explains why all three factors matter?
What is the biopsychosocial model.
Match each disorder to its primary characteristic:
Characteristics:
Someone who feels powerless after a difficult experience becomes extremely focused on controlling every detail of their life to feel secure. Which defense mechanism could this represent?
What is Compensation.
A community moves from judging people for their struggles to seeking understanding and offering support. What shift does this represent?
What is Empathy.
A person has damage to the parietal lobe. Which ability would most likely be affected?
A. Seeing colors
B. Making decisions and controlling impulses
C. Hearing sounds
D. Feeling temperature
D. Feeling temperature.