the body's response to the demands of life
stress
mood disorder that causes persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
depression
when people direct violence at themselves with the intent to end their lives, and they die because of their actions.
suicide
What are the 3 F's? Explain each
Fight
Flight
Freeze
middle 12 vertebrae of spine; protects the spinal cord
thoracic vertebrae
the cause of stress
stressor
seratonin
How can you help someone contemplating suicide?
show you care, ask the question, tell an adult
breast bone; stabilizes thoracic vertebrae
sternum
"sits" bone; supports body when sitting
ischium
considered to be "good" stress
eustress
What lifestyle changes can be made to help battle depression?
Exercise, Social support, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress reduction.
What are the "3 outs"? Give an example for each
Reach out
Time Out
Work Out
"elephant ears"; largest and most superior of the hip bones
illium
1st vertebrae of spine; supports skull
atlas
considered to be "bad" stress
distress
What are the other 3 types of depression we discussed in class
bipolar, post-pardum, seasonal
What are 3 warning signs of someone contemplating suicide?
Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves
Talking about feeling empty, hopeless, or having no reason to live
Planning or looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching online, stockpiling pills, or newly acquiring potentially lethal items (e.g., firearms, ropes)
Talking about great guilt or shame
Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions
Feeling unbearable pain, both physical or emotional
Talking about being a burden to others
Using alcohol or drugs more often
Acting anxious or agitated
What are 3 risk factors of someone with depression?
Certain personality traits, such as low self-esteem and being too dependent, self-critical or pessimistic
Traumatic or stressful events, such as physical or sexual abuse, the death or loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or financial problems
Blood relatives with a history of depression, bipolar disorder, alcoholism or suicide
large wedge shaped vertebrae; supports weight of upper body
sacrum
What is the best way for teens to reduce stress?
sleep
Although there is no definitive cause, what are the 4 potential causes of depression
biological differences, brain chemistry, hormones, inherited traits
What is the suicide hotline number?
1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-TALK
988
What are 3 risk factors of someone contemplating suicide?
A prior suicide attempt
Depression and other mental health disorders
Substance abuse disorder
Family history of a mental health or substance abuse disorder
Family history of suicide
Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse
Having guns or other firearms in the home
Being in prison or jail
Being exposed to others’ suicidal behavior, such as a family member, peer, or media figure
Medical illness
Being between the ages of 15 and 24 years or over age 60
8 small bones that make up the wrist
carpals