Overview
The state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Mental health
Chronic, compulsive overeating
Binge Eating Disorder
Peer pressure can be positive or negative - true or false?
True
Negative stress that is not beneficial to health
Distress
The act of intentionally causing one’s own death
Suicide
What determinant of mental health is about healthy relationships, effective communication, and connectedness?
Social
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
How we value and perceive ourselves
Self-esteem
Positive stress that has a beneficial effect on health
Eustress
What is an example of a risk behavior?
Violence, tobacco use, alcoholism, risky sexual behaviors, unhealthy dietary behaviors, risky uses of social media, inadequate physical activity, reckless driving
What determinant of mental health is about cognitive functioning, positive self-esteem, and resilience?
Psychological
Excessive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The way you talk to yourself, or your inner voice
Self-talk
What is an example of a healthy stress-coping technique?
According to our lecture, research has supported an association between risky behaviors and _______
Suicidal thoughts/suicide
What is an example of something good mental health allows us to do?
Cope with adversity, manage stress, make healthy choices, maintain relationships, improve physical health, etc
Associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs
Bipolar disorder
What is an example of positive peer pressure?
Join a sports team, volunteer at a shelter, study for a test, etc
What is an example of an unhealthy stress coping technique?
According to our lecture, what is NOT the answer when it comes to helping someone who is struggling with their mental health?
Staying silent
What the three determinants of mental health we talked about in class?
Characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities
Schizophrenia
What is an example of negative self-talk?
Insults, catastrophizing, comparison, minimizing achievements, etc
What are 2 examples of physical symptoms of stress?
Increased respiration, sleep problems, headache, increased blood pressure, blurred eyesight, chest pain, dizziness, shaking
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