Vocabulary
Mental Health Challenges
Self Advocating
Vocabulary 2
Lesson 1
100

Define Sadness 

The condition or quality of being sad

100

Everyday Challenge 

issues all of us try to balance on an everyday basis

100

True or False- you are worth the effort

true

100

Define nervousness

The condition or quality of being nervous

100

Are emotions contagious 

Yes

200

Define Stress

The process by which we receive and respond to certain events or stressors that we view as challenging or threatening

200

Environmental challenge 

refers to how the home you grew up in, the school you attended, and the way you were raised affect your mental health

200

whos your best advocate

you

200

Define Anxiety 

a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an event or something with an uncertain outcome

200

How many basic human emotion's are there 

10

300

Define Depression 

A mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection.often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep

300

Mental Health Disorder 

any disorder that can be diagnosed by a mental health professional

300

Who can support you

Friends and family

300

Define OCD

a personality disorder characterized by excessive orderliness, perfectionism, attention to details, and a need for control in relating to others.

300

Can mental illnesses affect your body in a biological way ex: higher blood pressure 

yes

400

Anxiety Attack

an episode of mild to severe worry, distress, or fear that may last for hours or days, is typically preceded by a period of gradually increasing levels of fear and worry

400

Significant challenge 

experiences with loss, change or rejection that have a major impact on a person’s life

400

How do you express your want's and needs

without losing your temper and being clear 

400

Define Bipolar disorder

a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration

400

What percent of adults with mental illness receive no treatment 

over half (56%)

500

ADHD

A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

500

Developmental disability 

a disability that manifests before a person reaches 22 years of age and can cause significant impairment in a person’s life

500

How do you express yourself clearly

By knowing your wants and needs

500

Panic Attack 

an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort accompanied by other physical and mental symptoms

500

what percent of adults experienced thoughts of suicide 

5%