Module 1: Health & Wellness
What are the three sides of the health triangle?
What is Physical, Mental/Emotional, Social
What is self-esteem?
How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
What is anxiety?
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often about an upcoming event
What is the difference between prescription and OTC medicines?
Prescription requires doctor approval; OTC is available without a prescription
Name one long-term effect of alcohol use.
Liver disease, brain damage, addiction
Define wellness.
An overall state of well-being or total health
List two traits of good mental/emotional health.
Sense of belonging, purpose, self-sufficiency, positive outlook
Define communication.
The exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
Define medicine misuse.
Using a medicine in ways other than intended
What is a gateway drug?
A drug that may lead to the use of more dangerous substances
Name one lifestyle factor that promotes good health.
Getting 8–10 hours of sleep each night, healthy eating, regular physical activity
Name a common sign of depression.
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite
Define empathy.
The ability to understand and share another person's feelings
What is medicine abuse?
Intentionally taking medications for non-medical reasons
What is alcohol poisoning?
A potentially fatal reaction to an alcohol overdose
What is the difference between health and wellness?
Health is the combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being; wellness is an ongoing process of maintaining that balance.
What is the difference between emotions and mood?
Emotions are short-term feelings; moods are longer-lasting emotional states
What is stigma in mental health?
Negative beliefs or attitudes toward people with mental health issues
Name one health effect of tobacco use.
Lung cancer, heart disease, respiratory problems
Name one strategy to stay drug-free.
Saying no, choosing friends wisely, getting involved in activities
What is heredity and how does it affect your health?
Traits passed down from parents; can influence risk for disease, physical traits
Name one healthy coping strategy for stress.
Exercise, journaling, talking to someone, time management
List one sign of an unhealthy relationship.
Controlling behavior, lack of respect, dishonesty, abuse
Define addiction.
A physiological or psychological dependence on a substance or activity
Name a short-term effect of marijuana.
Impaired memory, altered judgment, slow reaction time