Background
___________ is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand in short bursts.
Stress
List a warning sign of poor mental health/distress.
Withdrawing from playgroups and friends (or others)
Severe mental poor mental health can lead to ________.
Mortality
What recent Pandemic has caused an increased rate in depression rates?
The recent Covid-19 Pandemic had caused an increased rate in depression rates.
Define the word Stressor.
A Stressor is defined as something that causes a state of strain or tension.
Is all stress bad? (Why or why not)
Not all stress is bad. Stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline.
Those who are struggling from poor mental health and stress often do not want to leave their _______.
Homes
__________ is a disease that is often linked with poor mental health.
Depression
Who covers some of the costs of treating mental health disorders.
The Federal Government
List the Four types of stressors.
The main types of stressors include acute, chronic, eustress and distress.
Define Mental Health.
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Most causes of poor mental health often revolve around these three concepts.
Family, Work, and School.
What is poor mental health and stress often linked with?
Can be linked to/ cause other diseases such as alcohol and substance abuse
In 2020, 18% of all people ages _______ reported having at least one major depressive disorder in the past year.
Ages 12-25
What is an example of an Acute stressor?
Examples include an argument, getting stuck in traffic, or a future test
A __________ is a diagnosed Mental illness some examples of this may include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and many more
Mental Disease
The use of _______ can often lead to feelings of depression.
The use of alcohol and drugs.
People with depression has also been found to be more likely to contract. __________.
HIV/Aids
What percent of people reported depression after the COVID-19 Pandemic?
(50% of people reported depression)
Which two stressors are most commonly linked.
Distress and Chronic stressors
Someone with poor mental ______ does not necessarily have a mental _______.
1. Health
2. Illness
List three Factors and Causes associated with Mental Health and Stress
Experiences related to other ongoing (chronic) medical conditions, such as cancer or diabetes
Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain
The use of alcohol or drugs
Having feelings of loneliness or isolation
Mental disorders increase risk for __________________.
Communicable and non-communicable diseases, and contribute to unintentional and intentional injury.
Around how much money was spent on mental health services in 2020?
Around $280 billion were spent on mental health services in 2020.
Define Eustress
Moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial for the experiencer and is usually short term.