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What is a SHORT term impact of stress
shortness of breath, increased heart rate, changes in appetite, irritability....etc
Name the 3 roles of a bully scenario
victim, bullyier, and bystandar
Name a treatment for depression
Cognitive, behavioral therapy, Anti-depressants, self-care
True or False: You need parent consent to receive mental health care
False
True or false: Women are diagnosed with depression more than men
True
What is an example of distress
death, job loss, serious injury, divorce, bullying...etc
What is mental health stigma
Not respecting, or believing mental health is real. Viewing/treating people who have mental health conditions as lesser than.
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Length of time, and impact to one's life
What is one of the impacts of stigma
people dont get the care that they need, so are left untreated
True or False: Most kids report when their friend tells them they are experiencing a mental health condition
False
What are examples of eustress
deadlines, new experiences, new school year, traveling...etc
What is the best way to improve self esteem?
Focus on strengths
What mental health conditions can surface due to low self-esteem?
eating disorders, anxiety, depression
What is a long term effect of stress
heart disease, immune system issues, fatty liver disease, diabetes
What is PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Name 2 stress management techniques
take a break, do something you enjoy, talk to someone, exercise, deep breathing, art, be in nature, listen to music...etc
When you are stressed, where does your body pump blood?
Brain and muscles
What is the mental health hotline
988
What are the 5 primary emotions?
Joy, Anger, disgust, sadness, fear
What is anxiety
Feeling constant worry, even when there isnt anything that is actually causing you to worry.
Explain why scrolling on social media isnt always a health stress management habit
unhealthy comparisons, screen time, inactivity
What are the steps to responding to someone who is experiencing signs of suicide?
Acknowledge, Care, Tell
What are 3 symptoms of depression?
withdrawl from social life and activities, drop in performance at school, irritable, angry, overwhelming sadness, changes in sleep, anxiety, changes in appetite, etc..
What do we do when we feel overwhelmed with an emotion
Stop and think, take a break, deep breaths, walk away
What can you do for a friend who is already getting therapy for their depression?
be kind, support their treatment, invite them to do things