Mental Health
Food, water, sleep, clothing, shelter
What is physical needs?
Prepares body to either defend itself or flee from a threat
What is fight or flight?
A= Ask, C= Care, T= Tell Someone
What does ACT stand for?
Clinical Depression, Bipolar Disorder
What is a mood disorder?
Not everyone grieves the same way
Does everyone grieve the same way?
What is a healthy way to express your emotions?
Eustress
What is positive stress?
Death of a loved one, moving to another town, bullying
What is a cause of reactive depression?
Bulimia, Anorexia, Body Dysmorphic disorder
What is an eating disorder?
Person acts violent/ mean in response to a loss
What is the anger stage of grief?
Heredity and Environment
What is personality influenced by?
Relaxation techniques, exercise, write in a journal, plan ahead
What are stress management skills?
Professional help
How can depression be treated?
Phobia, OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder
What is an anxiety disorder?
What is Denial?
Listen to music, play with your dog, activity you love
What is a healthy way to express your emotions?
Adrenaline
What is the emergency hormone?
Giving away personal belongings, violent actions, rebellious behavior, substance abuse, "I won't have to put up with this much longer"
What are some warning signs of suicide?
Antisocial, Borderline, Passive-Aggressive
What is a personality disorder?
Seek professional help, talk to someone, share your memories of the person who is gone
What are ways to cope with a death?
Realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth
What is self-actualization?
Pupils dilate, sweat, heart beats faster, muscle tension
What are physical responses to stress?
Direct statements such as "I want to die," physical symptoms (headache, stomachache, etc), withdrawal, boredom/indifference, obsession with death
What are some warning signs of suicide?
lying, theft, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, vandalism
What is a conduct disorder?
Spend time with other people, get back to daily routines asap, do something positive to help your community
What are ways to cope with disasters and crises?