Mental Health
_______ is a state of mental well-being that allows people to deal with the daily stressors of life.
Mental Health
What is anxiety?
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
What is depression?
a modd disorder that causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. A general state of sadness, hopelessness, numbness, or worthlessness.
How is stress different from anxiety?
Stress happens for a short period of time and is tied to a specific stressor.
Who is your school counselor?
Mrs. Trem!!
toxic positivity, ignoring it, using drugs/alcohol, self-harm, isolation, etc.
What is a common symptom of anxiety?
Upset stomach, restlessness, fidgeting, feeling dizzy, tingling feeling in different parts of your body, fast breathing, increased heart rate, sweating, nausea, & MANY MORE.
What is a symptom depression?
persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood, feeling hopelessness, irritabililty, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in hoppies, decreased energy, different sleeping patterns, changes ina ppetite, physcial aches/pains, thoughts of suicide/self-harm.
How can stress be positive?
it can be motivational
Who can you talk to if you're experiencing mental health struggles?
A trusted adult (parent, guardian, school counselor, teacher, coach, etc.)
Name a healthy coping strategy.
reading a book, going on a walk, listening to music, talking to a trusted adult, playing a sport, etc.
these vary from person to person!!
______ ________ ________ (3 words) is when an individual lives in a constant state of worry, fear, and dread.
Generalized anxiety disorder
True or False: Depression is something that a person is born with and it can't develop over the course of a person's life.
FALSE
When is stress negative?
when it is long-term, inhibits daily function, and leads to other mental disorders like depression and anxiety.
What should you do if you're worried about the mental health of a friend?
Tell your school counselor
If you're not at school, tell the closest trusted adult.
True or False: mental health disorders can be genetic/inherited from parents.
TRUE
Name 1 types of anxiety disorders
panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism.
What is "seasonal affective disorder"?
seasonal depression - when individuals experience depression depending on the current season. Often individuals get depressed in the winter months due to having less daylight hours.
What causes stress?
when we are exposed to something new or unexpected that feels threatening to us or a situation that we have little control over.
What is the national suicide and crisis hotline?
988
mental health disorder
How is anxiety treated?
therapy, medication (sometimes), and stress management techniques.
5%
What are ways you can cope with stress?
breathing techniques, exercise, a well-balanced diet, getting plenty of sleep.
What is a psychiatrist?
a physician who evaluates patients to determine what is causing their mental health symptoms. Does the same things as a clinical counselor (diagnosing & therapy) but can also prescribe medication.