Stress & Coping
What is the term for a constructive type of stress that reflects a positive emotional state and engagement?
Eustress
True or False: You should NEVER ask someone directly if they are having thoughts or plans of suicide because it might give them the idea.
FALSE! You should ask them directly
Having persistent feelings that something bad will happen, accompanied by an increased heart rate, sweating, and nervousness, are key signs of what condition?
Anxiety
Select 4 distinct impacts that bullying has on a victim from the list below:
Increased anxiety/depression, Better self-esteem, PTSD, Inclusion with friends, Avoidance of activities, Feelings of loneliness
Increased anxiety/depression, PTSD, Avoidance of activities, Feelings of loneliness.
Dalmation
What is the name of the destructive form of stress?
Distress
Identify which 2 of these are Risk Factors and which 2 are Warning Signs:
History of depression
Giving away prized possessions/saying goodbye
History of substance abuse
Withdrawing from friends/activities
Risk Factors = History of depression, History of substance abuse.
Warning Signs = Giving away prized possessions, Withdrawing from friends/activities.
Which behavior best demonstrates a positive body image?
A) Doing 1,000 sit-ups per night
B) Eating well and exercising regularly
C) Planning plastic surgery
B: Eating well and exercising regularly
Which of the 7 health skills is being used when you talk out a conflict with a partner or reach out to a friend/family member when stressed?
Interpersonal Communication
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
Classify each of the following stress signs as Physical, Emotional, or Behavioral:
Headache, Snapping at people, Feeling intense anger/sadness.
Headache = Physical
Snapping at people = Behavioral
Anger/Sadness = Emotional.
A suicidal person is least likely to attempt suicide under which condition?
When immediate attention and professional help is given
Professional help for depression is most critically needed when symptoms cause emotional reactions to appear out of proportion or when someone expresses feelings of what?
Helplessness or Worthlessness
Jason notices his friend Tyler drinking alcohol when depressed after a tough year. What is a positive, supportive statement Jason can say to help Tyler?
"Let's do something physical, like playing basketball this weekend, instead of drinking."
How many teeth does an adult human have?
32
Kyle is overwhelmed with cross country, a part-time job, and hard classes, causing him to become easily agitated and short-tempered. What is the best strategy for him to manage this pressure?
Set priorities and plan out his activities (and cut down on non-essential activities if necessary).
If a friend confides that they want to "end it all" but asks you to keep it secret, what must you do immediately?
Break secrecy and tell a trusted adult
What is the healthiest way to support a friend who recently lost a family member and acts like nothing has changed?
Let her know you are there for her whenever she wants to talk.
When supporting someone during a mental health episode, what should you never do?
Never leave them alone if suicidal, never ignore the symptoms, and never tell them to "just get over it" or pretend nothing is wrong.
At what temperature does water freeze? Boil?
Freeze - 32 degrees F (0C)
Boil - 212 F (100C)
Name the 7 health skills & list how each applies to social and emotional health.
Accessing Info,
Analyzing Influences,
Goal Setting,
Decision Making,
Interpersonal Communication,
Self-Management,
Advocacy.
Out of Counselors, Friends, Psychiatrists, and Crisis Hotline Workers, who is least likely to be professionally trained to assist someone with severe depression?
Friends
Describe a positive sense of belonging versus an unhealthy attempt to belong
Positive = Feeling satisfied with relationships and respected by others.
Unhealthy = Joining a gang for protection, changing your looks just to be accepted, or staying in a relationship just to feel loved
Explain the Biopsychosocial perspective discussed in class when reflecting on family health insights.
Understanding health by examining how biological factors, psychological traits, and social/family environments interact and influence a person's life.
Who are the four people on Mount Rushmore
Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.