ME
The way you view yourself overall
Self-concept
The process of dealing with strong feelings following any loss
Grief reaction
A state of uneasiness, usually associated with future uncertainty
Anxiety
2 ways to build self esteem
*set realistic goals
*focus on your strengths
*Ask for help if needed
*remember that no one is perfect
* Think positive
The body's response to real or imagines dangers or other life events
Stress
The combination of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits
Personality
A mental health professional who is trained & licensed by the state to counsel
Psychologist
The sorrow caused by the loss of a loved one
Grief
2 NEGATIVE coping skills
*cutting
*self harm
*substance abuse
*suicide
*secrecy
The ability to recover from problems or loss
Resilience
How you feel about yourself
Self-esteem
Professional counseling
Therapy
Intense & exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
Phobia
2 POSITIVE coping skills
*problem solving
*volunteer
*develop a hobby/stress relievers
*breathing exercises
*ask for help
A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy
Adrenaline
Feelings such as love, joy, & fear
Emotions
Ways of dealing with the sense of loss people feel when someone close to them dies, job loss, divorce, etc
Coping strategies
A severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality
Schizophrenia
Names 3 Risk factors for depression among children & adolescents
* family history *stressful life events *child abuse/witness abuse *inconsistent/unstable caregiving * substance abuse * Chronic illness in child/family *problems w/ parents *poor social skills/unpopularity
The body's way of responding to threats
Fight or flight response
Belief in your ability to do what you set out to do
Confidence
A medical doctor who treats mental health problems
Psychiatrist
The ability to handle the stresses and changes of everyday life in a reasonable way
Mental/emotional health
Name 3 RED FLAGS (for depression) among adolescents
* frequent/unexplained headaches/stomachaches * significant weight loss/gain * feeling sad, weepy, hopeless, or empty * feeling bad/stupid * changes in sleep pattern/problems sleeping *unprovoked anger/aggression *refusal/reluctance to go to school *dropping put of favorite activities * withdrawal *running away * cutting/self harm * drop in grades *change in behavior *substance abuse * antisocial/delinquent behavior *inattention to appearance/grooming *social isolation
A variety of psychological conditions that affect a person's ability to get along well with others
Personality disorder