Emotional Health

1st step of the decide process

define the problem

2nd step of the decide process

explore the choices

3rd step of the decide process

consider the risks and benefits

4th step of the decide process

identify your values

5th step of the decide process

decide and act

6th step of the decide process

evaluate your results

list 6 steps in the decide process

1. Define the problem

2. Explore the choices

3. Consider the risks and benefits

4. Identify your values

5. Decide and act

6. Evaluate your results

what are the top 3 causes of death for teens?

1. Accidents

2. Homicide (murder)

3. Suicide

top 3 cause of death for adults

1. Heart disease

2. Cancer

3. Accidents

what is the acronym for the three stages of stress response

ARE

what is stage one of the three stages of stress response

alarm (fight or flight)

what is stage two of the three stages of stress response

resistance

what is stage 3 of the three stages of stress response

exhaustion

Labels parts of the health continuum; what is 1?

Illness

label parts of the health continuum: what is 2?

Mid point

label parts of the health continuum: what is 3?

Wellness

Each side of the health triangle is interchangeable, label the parts

mental health, physical health, social health

How can you help a friend who is depressed/suicidal?

ACT

what does A stand for in ACT

acknowledge

what does C stand for in ACT

care

what does T stand for in ACT

tell/treatment

What are the 3 basic steps to follow when recognizing your emotions?

1. Name the emotion

2. Determine what triggered the emotion

3. Think back to the past on how you handled the emotion in the past

what are the 2 factors used to evaluate health?

1. Life expectancy

2. Quality of life

how can you boost your self-esteem?

Maintain positive attitude, focus on strengths, form close relationships, set goals for yourself, avoid risky behaviors, ask for help, help others

How does self-esteem change with age?

usually, self esteem drops in early adolescence, increases gradually during adulthood, and decreases again toward the end of life

what are primary emotions?

Emotions expressed by people in all cultures

examples of primary emotions

Happiness, sadness, anger, and fear

what are learned emotions?

Determined by social environment in which a person grows up

Examples of learned emotions

Love, guilt, and shame

what causes stress?

major life changes, catastrophes, everyday problems, and environmental problems

what are the warning signs of stress?

overeating/hardly eating, sleep problems, unable to concentrate, negative thinking, excessive worrying, headaches, skin rash, anger, etc.

what are some healthy ways you can manage your stress?

Exercise, journaling, drawing, organize w/a calendar, mediation, relaxation techniques

resilience

ability to recover or “bounce back” from stress

what is the key factor in resilience?

Having support of family and friends

what illnesses are related to stress?

Hypertension (blood pressure), stomachaches, asthma, and headaches

what is a mental illness?

An illness that affects the mind and reduces a person’s ability to function

what does the N in NAMI stand for?

National

what does the “A” in NAMI stand for?

alliance

what does the M in NAMI stand for?

mental

what does the “I” in NAMI stand for?

Illness

what are the suicide warning signs?

talks about not being here, killing themselves, being a burden to others, giving away belongings

Healthy People 2030 is a national initiative to help Americans:

provide structure and guidance to live healthy lives

what are examples of uncontrolled risk factors?

age, race, gender, heredity, other people’s behavior

what are examples of controlled risk factors?

Diet, exercise, friends you choose, weight, don’t use ATOD

Decision

making a choice

risk factor

any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative outcomes

consequence

result of an action

goal

aim that requires planning

stressor

any stimulus that produces a stress response

passive

give in or back down

aggressive

communicate feelings in a threatening/ disrespectful way

assertive

stand up for yourself in a firm positive way

distress

negative stress

eustress

positive stres

optimism

being positive, seeing the good side

pessimism

being negative (having an attitude)

clinical depression

persistent hopelessness

anxiety disorder

expressive worrying and feelings of nervousness

procrastination

turns a small problem into a big problem, waits until last minute

time management

scheduling activities well

body language

message without words

stigma

generalization about groups of people

quality of life

degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life

life expectancy

number of years a person can expect to live

Lifestyle choices

actions a person takes on a daily basis

lifestyle diseases

can be caused by choices we make in our life (ex: smoking causes cancer)

mental/emotional health

includes feelings about yourself, how well you relate to others, and how well you meet the demands of daily life

physical health

way the parts and systems of your body work together

social health

way you get along with others

spiritual health

values, morals, sense of purpose, connection and something greater than self

wellness

state of high level of health

heredity

traits passed down biologically from parent to child

prevention

taking action to avoid disease, injury, or other negative health outcomes

health literacy

ability to gather, understand, and use health information to improve his/her health

Action plan

series of specific steps you can take to achieve a goal

habit

a behavior that is repeated so often that is becomes almost automatic

What is untreated depression the #1 cause of?

suicide

4 causes of mental illnesses

physical factors, heredity, early experiences, and recent experiences

stress

the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened

continuum

gradual progression through many stages between one extreme and another