Chapter 5

Question 1

the ability to handle the stresses and changes of every day life in a reasonable way.

Answer 1

Mental & Emotional Health

Question 2

a combination of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits.

Answer 2

Personality

Question 3

Identifying with and sharing another person’s feelings.

Answer 3

Empathy

Question 4

the ability to recover from problems or loss.

Answer 4

Resilience

Question 5

• Heredity - environment - behavior

Answer 5

Influences on your personality

Question 6

• have a good attitude & a positive outlook -recognize your strengths and on your weaknesses.
• set realistic goals - act responsibly

Answer 6

Tips for building strong mental & emotional health

Question 7

• make positive choice - strong refusal skills - be involved in school activities - build strong relationships

Answer 7

How to build resilience

Question 8

the way you view yourself overall

Answer 8

Self-Concept

Question 9

how you feel about yourself.

Answer 9

Self-Esteem

Question 10

having a positive attitude about the future.

Answer 10

Optimistic

Question 11

belief in your ability to do what you set out to do

Answer 11

Confidence

Question 12

• messages you get from your environment - the media - your own attitudes & the choices you make

Answer 12

Influences on Self-Esteem

Question 13

• set realistic goals -accept that no one is perfect

- focus on what your are naturally good at -think positive - ask for help when you need it

Answer 13

Building Self-Esteem

Question 14

Feelings such as love, joy or fear.

Answer 14

Emotions

Question 15

frequent changes in emotional state.

Answer 15

Mood Swings

Question 16

• Sadness - Fear - Anger

- Grief ( denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance )

Answer 16

Types of Emotions

Question 17

• when dealing with anger, take time to cool down & think
  
  • if you are angry about a situation you cant change, talk to a trusted adult.
  • to cope with sadness, try writing in a journal or listening to music
  • try physical activity to help you focus your energy
  • think about positive feelings while you breathe deeply with your eyes closed

Answer 17

Managing your Emotions in Healthful Ways

Question 18

the body’s response to real or imagined dangers or other life events

Answer 18

Stress

Question 19

stress that can help you reach your goals

Answer 19

Positive Stress

Question 20

stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort

Answer 20

Distress

Question 21

sources of stress

Answer 21

Stressors

Question 22

the body’s way of responding to threats

Answer 22

Fight or Flight Response

Question 23

a hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood.

Answer 23

Adrenaline

Question 24

tiredness

Answer 24

Fatigue

Question 25

- eat nutritious foods - get enough sleep - talk with others - stay physically active - relax - think positively - use your time wisely

Answer 25

Strategies for Managing Stress

Question 26

illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior

Answer 26

Anxiety & Emotional Disorder

Question 27

extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of activities

Answer 27

Anxiety Disorder

Question 28

a mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time

Answer 28

Mood Disorder

Question 29

that act of killing yourself

Answer 29

Suicide

Question 30

- Physical causes: drug use, brain chemistry, accidental injury, heredity - Stressors: repeated emotional stressors such as above

Answer 30

Causes of Mental & Emotional Disorders

Question 31

- panic disorder - people experience intense feelings of fear for a short time the body prepares for fight or flight, even during an ordinary situation. phobias - a phobia is an exaggerated or inappropriate fear of something specific. Some phobias can interfere with normal everyday activities.

Answer 31

Anxiety Disorder

Question 32

a person with this disorder may feel that he or she must perform a certain activity such as washing his her hands several times.

Answer 32

OCD

Question 33

people with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helpless, worthiness, guilt, and extreme sadness. If depressed people begin to feel hopeless, they may consider ending their lives.

Answer 33

Depression

Question 34

Also called maic depression, this disorder involves extreme mood swings for no apparent reason. A person with this disorder usually experiences alternating periods of excessive activity called mania and depression.

Answer 34

Bi-Polar Disorder

Question 35

- loss of appetite - difficulty sleeping - hearing voices - nightmares

Answer 35

Signs of Mental and Emotional Problems

Question 36

- talking about suicide -wanting to be left alone - engaging in risky behavior such as drug use - interest in death or violence - saying final goodbyes to friends and loved ones - giving away possessions

Answer 36

Warning Signs of Suicide

Question 37

places to get information, support, and advice

Answer 37

Resources

Question 38

a suggestion to seek help or information from another person or place

Answer 38

Referral

Question 39

- counseling or therapy = individual, group or family | - medication - hospitalization

Answer 39

Medical Treatments and Counseling

Question 40

- family or friends - crisis hotline -religious leader - teacher - referral - health care professional

Answer 40

Where to Find Help - Resources