Your Mental & Emotional Health
Which is NOT a characteristic of good mental and emotional health?
A. Positive outlook
B. Self-sufficiency
C. Codependence
D. Sense of belonging
C. Codependence
What is the definition of stress?
A. "The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands."
B. "The act of becoming aware through the senses."
C. "Anything that causes stress."
D. "A physical reaction that results from stress rather from an injury or illness."
A. "The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands."
Which is NOT a cause of depression?
A. Experiencing a loss
B. Living in poverty
C. Having a bad day
D. Heredity
C. Having a bad day
Which of the following increase the risk of suicide attempts?
A. Depression or another mental disorder
B. Stressful situation or loss
C. Family support
D. Both A & C
E. Both A & B
E. Both A & B
True or False:
Teens must obtain their parents’ permission before calling a crisis hot line.
False.
Crisis hot lines allow people to talk anonymously. This often helps teens feel more comfortable
Which term describes the ability to accept yourself and others, adapt and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life?
A. Mental/emotional health
B. Self-esteem
C. Character
D. Competence
A. Mental/emotional health
Which is closely related to how you perceive events in your life?
A. relationships
B. stress
C. earlier experiences
D. positive situations
C. earlier experiences
A mental disorder whose sufferers have difficulty distinguishing between real and imaginary events is
A. antisocial personality disorder.
B. schizophrenia.
C. bipolar disorder.
D. post-traumatic stress disorder
B. schizophrenia.
Which is NOT recommended when attempting to help someone who has spoken with you about committing suicide?
A. Show interest and compassion when speaking about the problem.
B. Encourage the person to talk with a parent, counselor, or other trusted adult.
C. Remind the person that most problems have solutions.
D. Promise not to tell anyone.
D. Promise not to tell anyone.
Teens should seek help if they experience any of the following (Select all the correct options):
A. Feeling trapped or worrying all the time
B. Becoming involved with alcohol or other drugs
C. Becoming increasingly aggressive, violent or reckless
D. Sleeping more than usual
A. Feeling trapped or worrying all the time
B. Becoming involved with alcohol or other drugs
C. Becoming increasingly aggressive, violent or reckless
Needs at the bottom of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs are:
A. physical needs.
B. needs to belong.
C. esteem needs.
D. safety needs
A. physical needs.
Stress can produce all of the following EXCEPT:
A. poor self-esteem
B. weakened immune system
C. high blood pressure
D. skin and digestive disorders
A. poor self-esteem
Which best describes bipolar disorder (also called manic-depressive disorder)?
A. A type of mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality and begins to hallucinate
B. A type of mood disorder in which a person goes through extreme mood changes and energy levels
C. A type of conduct disorder in which a person is aggressive and violent
D. A type of eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively
B. A type of mood disorder in which a person goes through extreme mood changes and energy levels
Cluster suicides are:
A. most common among adults.
B. related to hormone cycles.
C. never the result of media attention.
D. sometimes the result of suicide pacts.
D. sometimes the result of suicide pacts.
Psychotherapy, Behavior therapy, Cognitive therapy, Family therapy, Group therapy, Drug therapy
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves.
What are the three phases in the body's stress response?
1. Alarm
2. Resistance
3. Fatigue
List any three types of mental disorders.
Post-traumatic stress disorders
Mood disorders: Depression and Bipolar disorder
Eating disorders
Conduct disorders
Schizophrenia
Personality disorders: Antisocial personality disorder, Borderline personality disorder, Passive-aggressive personality disorder
What are the 3 steps for helping others who are considering suicide?
1. Initiate a meaningful conversation
2. Show support and ask questions
3. Try to persuade the other person to seek help
What is the first step in "Getting Help"?
Being aware that help is needed
How can you improve your self-esteem?
Talk to someone, join an activity or society that you like, self-appreciation breaks, choose your heroes carefully, choose your relationships carefully, talk to a professional, and map yourself
What can we do deflate the stress balloon? (Give at least 3 correct examples).
Taking care of all three sides of your health triangle:
-Engage in physical activity
-Look for support among your family and friends
-Find a hobby or activity that relaxes you
-Avoid using tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
Stress management strategies:
-Avoid
-Alter
-Accept
-Adapt
Problem-solving using the 6 steps of decision-making
What are the 4 states of Mental Health?
1. No Distress
2. Mental Distress
3. Mental Health Problem
4. Mental Disorder/Illness
List 2 examples of verbal signs and 2 examples of non-verbal signs that can help identify if a person is thinking about suicide or not.
Verbal: Direct statements, Indirect statements, Poems, lyrics, or diary entries about death, Suicide threats
Non-verbal: Obsession with death, Withdrawal from friends, Dramatic changes in appearance, Impulsive behavior, Negative self-evaluation, Significant deterioration in schoolwork, Preoccupation with giving away personal belongings, Substance abuse, Frequent complaints about physical symptoms, Persistent boredom, Violent actions, Intolerance for praise
List two individuals from your immediate community and two professionals that can help you when you experience mental health problems.
Immediate community: Parent, Guardian, Teacher, School Counselor, School Nurse, Clergy, Crisis Hotlines
Mental health professionals: Counselor, School psychologist, Psychiatrist, Neurologist, Clinical psychologist, Psychiatric social worker