Understanding Health
This term refers to the overall sense of how well you are doing emotionally, physically, socially, and intellectually.
Well-being
This determines your life span
Your genes and your behavior/lifestyle choices
What is the difference between acute and chronic stress?
Short-term stress vs. long-term stress?
Define assertive behavior
Expressing yourself in a direct, respectful way
Define sexual harassment
Unwanted sexual attention, comments, or conduct
This is the term for the active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life.
Wellness
Define behavioral risk factors.
Actions that increase the likelihood of disease or injury
Name two body systems affected by stress.
The nervous system, endocrine system, and immune system?
Why are “I” statements healthier than “You” statements?
Because they take responsibility for your own feelings instead of blaming others.
Define sexual violence
Any sexual act directed against someone without their consent
Name the 6 dimensions of health.
Physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and environmental health
These actions can help you express your emotions in a positive and healthy way
Talking, journaling, exercising, or creative activities
These hormones are released from the endocrine glands during stress
Adrenaline and cortisol?
This type of peer pressure encourages unhealthy behaviors.
Negative peer pressure
This occurs when someone is forced into sexual activity by someone they know
Acquaintance rape
These are the steps in the decision-making model.
Identify the problem, list options, weigh consequences, make a decision, and evaluate the decision
This skill involves monitoring and controlling your behavior, emotions, or thoughts to achieve goals
Self-Regulation
Define bipolar disorder
A mental disorder involving extreme mood swings between highs (mania) and lows (depression)
Define social stigma and explain one way it can impact someone with a disorder
A negative label placed on someone, which can cause them to hide their problems or avoid treatment
Abuse that occurs in a romantic relationship is called this
Dating violence
This model lists our needs in order, beginning with physiological needs.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Name three factors that can affect a person’s self-esteem
Peers, family, media, experiences, or accomplishments
Name three warning signs that someone may be at risk for suicide
Talking about death, withdrawing from friends/activities, and giving away possessions?
List three strategies that can improve mental and emotional health
Managing stress, practicing gratitude, building relationships, exercising, and seeking help when needed
Sending threatening text messages or emails is an example of this
Cyberbullying