Families
What is the main function of a family?
To provide love, support, and guidance.
What is self-esteem?
How you feel about and value yourself.
What is stress?
The body’s response to any demand or challenge
What is an addictive substance?
A substance that can cause a person to develop a physical or psychological need for it
What does it mean to have good mental health?
Being able to cope with daily stresses, work productively, and enjoy life.
What is grief?
The emotional response to loss
Name one example of a non-traditional family.
Single-parent family, blended family, extended family, adoptive family
Name one sign of high self-esteem.
Confidence, positive attitude, self-respect
What is a stressor?
Anything that causes stress
Name one legal and one illegal addictive substance.
Legal: Caffeine; Illegal: Cocaine.
Name a common mental health disorder among teens.
Depression, anxiety.
Name one common feeling people experience during grief.
Sadness, anger, confusion, guilt.
What is a "blended family"?
A family made when two separate families are joined together, usually after a remarriage
How can positive self-talk improve self-esteem?
It reinforces good thoughts and helps reduce negative thinking
Name one physical and one emotional symptom of stress
Headache (physical), anxiety (emotional)
What is nicotine, and where is it commonly found?
A highly addictive drug found in tobacco products
What is stigma in mental health?
Negative attitudes or discrimination against people with mental health issues
What is the first stage of grief in the 5-stage model?
Denial.
How can open communication improve family relationships?
It builds trust and helps resolve conflicts
What role do peers play in shaping self-esteem?
Peers can influence how we feel about ourselves, positively or negatively.
What is the difference between eustress and distress?
Eustress is positive stress; distress is negative stress.
How can substance use affect brain development in teens?
It can interfere with learning, memory, and decision-making
Name one sign that someone may need help with their mental health.
Withdrawing from friends, changes in mood or behavior.
True or False: Everyone goes through the stages of grief in the same order.
False
Name two healthy ways to resolve family conflict.
Active listening, compromise, staying calm, seeking help from a counselor
Name two strategies to improve self-esteem
Set realistic goals, focus on strengths, practice self-care, avoid negative self-talk.
Name two healthy stress management techniques.
Exercise, deep breathing, time management, talking to someone.
Name two long-term effects of substance abuse.
Liver damage, addiction, mental health problems, relationship issues.
Who can you talk to if you or a friend is struggling with mental health?
School counselor, trusted adult, doctor, therapist.
Name one healthy way to cope with grief
Talking to someone, journaling, participating in a support group