Mental/Emotional Health
What is emotional and mental health?
The ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage your emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in your life
what are three do's and three don'ts of breaking up with someone?
do's- avoid spreading rumors, make plans with family, and listen to music
don'ts- repeatedly check your ex's social media, calling your ex, texting your ex
what are stressors?
anything that causes stress
what is self esteem?
how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.
what is one example of a traumatic event?
accidents, violent assaults, suicides, and natural disasters
What are 3 things that a mentally healthy person do?
Happy, Enjoying their lives, Confident, Comfortable spending time alone or with people, Flexible, Can cope with a wide variety of feelings and situations
What are some signs of a healthy relationship?
equality, honesty, physical safety, respect, comfort, sexual respectfulness, independence and humor.
what is stress?
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
What are 4 things you can do to improve your self-esteem?
Choose friends who value and respect you, Focus on positive aspects about yourself, Work towards accomplishments rather than perfection, Accept the things you cannot change, and focus your energy on changing things you can.
what is the anger stage of grief?
The person uses anger because he or she feels powerless and unfairly deprived
What are the 5 characteristics of good mental/emotional health?
Sense of belonging- Feeling close to family members, friends, etc., Sense of purpose- Recognizing that you have value and importance as a person, Positive outlook- Being able to see the bright side of life, Self-Sufficiency- Having confidence to make responsible decisions, Healthy Self Esteem- Helps you accept and recover from difficulties and failures.
what are two benefits of group dating?
you get to know each other without pressure of being alone and you learn how your partner treats other people
what are 5 stressors?
people, objects, places, events, and situations
How can you work toward a positive identity?
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring
What is the remorse stage of grief
The person may become preoccupied with thoughts about how the loss could have been prevented
What are 3 ways you can express your emotions in a positive way?
Ask yourself these questions when trying to recognize your emotions and how to positively express them, Why do I feel the way I do about this event?, Will this event matter later on in my life, Why should I wait before responding?, What can I do to feel better?, Who can I ask to help me deal with my negative feelings?, Run, Listen to music, Talk
What are some signs of an unhealthy relationship?
control, dishonesty, physical abuse, disrespect, intimidation, sexual abuse, dependence, and hostility
what are two physical effects of stress?
headaches and high blood pressure
What are the 5 factors that contribute to your personal identity
Likes and dislikes, Relationships with peers, family etc, Your life experiences, Personality, Character
what are four ways to help someone cope with loss?
help them recall happy memories, be a sympathetic listener, don't rush the grieving process, and seek help
Identify the common emotions
Happiness, Sadness, Love, Fear, Guilt, Anger
What are five reasons for dating?
Fun and enjoyable, friendship and intimacy, companionship and emotional support, learn how to communicate and resolve conflict, and explore characteristics you would like in a future partner or spouse.
what are the three stages of stress?
Alarm, resistance and fatigue
What is one way you can handle fear guilt and anger?
fear- Take to a friend or adult about it, face the fear, and receive treatment if necessary.
guilt- Apologize
anger- Do something to relax
What are the eight stages of grief?
Denial, emotional release, bargaining, anger, depression, remorse, acceptance, and hope