Stress
Stressor
Anything that causes stress
Denial or numbness
Difficult to believe the loss has occurred
Anxiety disorder
real or imaginary fears that are difficult to control
Counselor
specializes in personal matters
Psychotherapy
ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional designed to fin the root cause of a problem and devise a solution
Signs
Changes in eating habits
Losing control of your life
Forgetfulness
Headaches
Lack of energy
Lack of focus
Not getting things done
Low self-esteem
Short temper
Sleep disruptions
Upset stomach
Physical aches and pains
Emotional release
loss is recognized, periods of crying
Impulse control disorder
cannot resist the urge to hurt themselves or others either physically or financially
School psychologist
specializes in the assessment of learning, emotional, and behavioral problems of school children
Behavior therapy
Test anxiety
Plan for tests in advance by studying a little each day.
Create an outline of important information
Deep breathing during the test
Get comfortable in the chair
Positive self talk
Answer questions you know 1st then go back to the harder questions
Examine mistakes made on a graded test. Ask clarification questions if necessary.
Anger
feel powerless and unfairly deprived
Eating disorder
unhealthy eating habits that lead to health issues and even death
Psychiatrist
Cognitive therapy
identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive
Stress management
Refusal skills
Time management
Positive attitude
Flexible
Abstain from high risk behaviors
Relaxation techniques
Direct pent up energy in constructive ways
Seek support
Maintain general health
Bargaining
promise to change if what was lost is returned
Mood disorder
illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living
Neurologist
a physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system
Group therapy
treating a group of people with similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor. Confidentiality is required.
Stress response
Alarm - mind/body high alert
Resistance - stabilize the stressor
Exhaustion - all resources are gone
Depression
extended sadness, isolation, hopelessness
Conduct disorder
rights of others or basic social norms are violated consistently
Clinical psychologist
diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders with counseling. Some can prescribe medications.
Drug therapy
Medication to treat mental disorders. Can be used alone or with other treatment methods.