Mental Health Basics
Mental health includes our ________, ___________, and _________ well-being.
Emotional, Psychological, and Social
What is stress?
A state of worry or tension caused by a difficult situation
What is self esteem?
Belief about your worth or value as a person.
Communication is a _____ street.
two way
Name one type of life crisis that could lead to grief.
divorce, death, moving, losing a pet or friend, end of sport season, etc
stress, choices, relate to others, etc
What are two physical or emotional signs of stress?
trouble sleeping, headaches, stomach pains, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, etc
Name one benefit of healthy self esteem.
better relationships, more life control, better in school, etc
What are the three parts of an "I Message"?
emotion, problem, effect
List two warning signs of suicide
talking about death, giving away possessions, withdrawing, personality changes, using drugs, etc.
List two influences on our mental health
work, school, friends, family, sports, grades, etc
What is eustress ?
Positive stress that motivates and energizes you.
People with low self esteem often avoid_________
trying new things and taking risks
What percentage of our communication is nonverbal?
50-90%
Suicide is the _______ leading cause of death among youn people 15-24
third
True or False: There is always one single cause for mental illness.
False
Give one healthy and one unhealthy coping skill
exercise, mindfulness, talking with friends, drugs, alcohol, self harm, withdrawing
True or False: Cutting back on social media can improve self-esteem.
true
Name the three main communication styles.
passive, aggressive, and assertive
What are the five stages of grief?
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
What percent of adolescents (13-18) experience a mental illness at some point?
1/5 or 20%
Name all three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome.
alarm, resistance, exhaustion
List two ways media/ influencers can negatively impact self-esteem.
photoshop, unrealistic standards, distort reality, etc
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
what is the difference between suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt?
thought = thinking and planning suicide, attempt = taking the action want to die but did not work