Mental Health Definitions
What is a chemical response in the brain when situations are perceived as dangerous, difficult or painful?
Stress
What is the definition of a panic disorder?
intense feelings of fear for short periods of time; body prepares for flight or fight during these attacks
What are the 3 areas that are included in the health triangle?
Physical, mental/emotional, and social health
What is a conflict?
a disagreement between people with opposing viewpoints, interests or needs.
What is the criteria we used to help set a goal?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Timely
Also we learned how to WOOP up or goal as well.
What is an internal or external forces that cause a stress response?
Stressor
What is the definition of phobias?
exaggerated or unrealistic fear of something specific (tunnels, spiders, public spaces, etc)
What is physical health?
How well your body functions
ex: Being active regularly, good hygiene, enough sleep, eating well, etc
Arguments
Property or possessions
Hurt Feelings
Territory
Peer Pressure
Revenge
Difference in Values
Possible prejudice - negative and unjustly formed opinion
What are some strategies to help make sure you reach your goal?
Write them down, share with others, have checkpoints along the way, rewards
What is stress management?
techniques to handle these potentially tense situations and control a person’s level of stress
What is the definition of an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
unwanted thoughts or actions that may not always make sense. May feel the need to perform an activity several times
What are examples of good mental/emotional health?
A person who is in touch with their feelings and can express them in appropriate ways.
ex: enjoys challenges, looks at mistakes as a chance to grow
Which type of statements are most effective when trying to resolve a conflict?
I statements including your feelings. Also, being genuine in what you're saying.
ex: I feel sad when you take my tablet and use it without asking.
You receive a 1 on a standard you thought you understood. When you approach the teacher should you use a Handling Conflict Statement or an Expressing Concern Statement?
Handling conflict statement - in this case your dealing with a conflict and need to address it.
What is a negative response to stress?
responses that could make the situation worse or cause more issues for the person or other people involved.
Ex: Having a lot of homework
Response: Procrastinate
What is the definition of schizophrenia?
lumped in with anxiety disorders, but a psychosis - disorder where people lose touch with reality. Symptoms may include delusions, strange behaviors or speech, and possibly withdrawal from others.
What is social health and what are examples of good social health?
Involves the way you get along with others.
ex: make and keep friends, work well with others, seek and lend support, communicate well, respect others, maintain healthy relationships
You notice a friend has a change in their behavior and you're concerned about them. How could you handle the situation?
Using "I" statements, such as I care about you and I notice...
Being there for your friend and not judging them for how they feel.
Exercise, read, visualization, mindfulness walk, journaling, drawing, etc
What is a positive response to stress?
effective responses that help a person handle or alleviate the stressful situation
Ex: Having a lot of homework
Response: Setting a schedule to make sure the homework gets finished.
What is a definition of depression?
strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt or extreme sadness. May have lost interest in previously “fun” activities. Extreme cases may lead to suicidal thoughts
What is health/wellness?
A combination of 3 areas of the triangle and their well being.
What is the difference between aggressive behavior and assertive behavior?
Aggressive behavior is not done in a polite manner and will usually make the conflict worse.
Assertive behavior is done in a truthful and polite manner. The speaker uses "I" statements when talking and lets the other person know how the conflict is effecting them.
What are signs of an anxiety or depression disorder?
Change in interests, change in appetite, secluding themselves, etc