COMMUNICATION
How do you answer a question?
Quancer
A mental illness is a condition that last longer than how many weeks?
2
What is a common stressor for young people?
YES
What is the last part of the brain to develop
The prefrontal cortex
Understanding your feelings
and using them wisely.
Emotional Intelligence
No eye contact, poor posture, shrugging shoulders
PASSIVE
What can cause a mental illness?
Genetics
Trauma / Abuse
Chronic Stress
Drug Abuse
Head Injuries
Malnutrition
What is one unhealthy coping skill when it come to stress?
Drug/alcohol abuse
Vaping/Smoking
Over/under eating
Over/under sleeping
Excessive use of technology (or other addictions)
Taking it out on others (bullying, trolling, hating, etc.)
Self-destructive behavior (risk-taking)
Destructive behavior (physical violence/vandalism)
Promiscuity (sleeping around)
Procrastination
At what age on average does the brain finish developing?
25
Believing you can improve
your abilities.
Growth Mindset
To get what they want
To feel in control
They are insecure (put others down to make themselves feel better)
They have anger-management problems
They learned it from parents/family
AGGRESSIVE
What are the treatment options for a mental illness?
Therapy
Medication
What is good stress called?
Eustress
What does the prefrontal cortex control?
Critical & logical thinking
right vs. wrong
decision-making
consequences
responsibility
future planning
Doing what’s best despite short-term temptations.
Self Control
Beats around the bush
Your needs are less likely to be met
May lead to miscommunication, hurt feelings and damaged relationships
PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE
How can you be a Supportive Friend?
Know warning signs
Start the conversation
Offer support (encourage self care, offer to spend time with them)
Get help from a responsible adult
What is one of the 3 "F's" for stress response?
Flight
Freeze
Fight
What helps the prefrontal cortext?
Learning new things
Trying new things
Taking positive risks
Challenging yourself (don’t let fear hold you back)
Taking on leadership roles
Doing well in school (on time, productive)
Getting a job
Being helpful & productive
Setting & achieving goals (make a plan)
Living with integrity
To choose wisely
Decision Making
TENDS TO HAVE MORE FRIENDS, ARE RESPECTED, AND ARE IN LEADERSHIP ROLES
ASSERTIVE
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
What is stress?
The body’s and mind’s response to a demand, threat or change.
Those with a healthy prefrontal cortex can ...
Consider consequences
Think how actions affect others & their future
Behave according to values
Set & achieve goals
Can solve problems
Responsible & resilient
Have stability in life
The ability to connect
with other people.
Social Intelligence