U&D Brain
What is the difference between upstairs and downstairs brain?
One focuses on decision making and the other on basic functioning
What is mental health?
Your emotional, psychological, and social well-being and your ability to adapt to stressful situations
When is the brain at its peak developing time?
When you are 12 years old
Hopelessness is a sign of?
Depression
Why is the “downstairs” brain referred to as the downstairs part of the house?
Because it contains basic functionings, like a house normally would (kitchen, living room, bathroom)
What is emotional well being?What is emotional well being?
Our ability to feel positive emotions and feelings
What is neural plasticity?
The ability of the brain to modify its neural connections so it can develop as you grow older
What is depression?
Persistent sadness and lack of interest in activities enjoyed Before.
What is the “upstairs brain” in charge of? Give 3 examples.
Basic functions. Breathing, emotions and reactions to danger.
What is psychological well being?
Our ability to enjoy things in life and find meaning in them.
How is substance abuse bad for your developing brain?
Alcohol and drugs can affect your brain functions and therefore your behavior. It can lead to mental disorders and physical illnesses.
Which of these skills is a Depressive coping skill?
A. Eat your favorite meal
b. prevent socializing
c Protect your energy
d. Stay at home
C. Protect your energy
Why is it important to build a good and stable “staircase”?
Because it is what connects both parts of own brain (upstairs and downstairs) and will help us think rationally and handle situations in a more logical and smart way. It will balance and help us control our emotions.
What is social well being?
Our ability to form and keep meaningful relationships with others.
How do friends help your brain develop?
you learn important social skills and how to be sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings. Building strong relationships helps teenagers deal with their stress because they have the support of their friends and family.
(T/F) Depression is the most common psychological Disorder (Justify your answer).
False! Anxiety is the most common psychological Disorder.
How will the consumption of an addictive substance (including technology/internet) affect your upstairs and downstairs brain?
Because it affects the development of our “staircase” and “upstairs” brain; which can lead us to struggle with decision making and handling our emotions wisely.
How is having poor mental health different from having a mental disorder?
To have a mental disorder, you need to have dysfunctional traits that affect your life functions negatively. Mental disorders are more extreme, since the symptoms are more current and severe.
Describe the process of sprouting and pruning
Sprouting: when you tackle stimulating challenges, your brains creates new neural connections
Pruning: your brian sheds excess connections it doesn’t use on a regular basis to make processing more efficient
Name at least two Anxiety disorder.
Specific Phobias
social phobias
agoraphobia
panic disorder
generalized anxiety disorder
obsesive-compulsion disorder (OCD)