Final Study Guide Flashcards
What are the characteristics of good mental health?
- Able to meet the demands of life
- good listener
- Can be around other people
What are the characteristics of poor mental health?
- Does not accept change
- Is an introvert
What is NOT a general cause of a mental disorder?
Being born a specific gender or race
In Matthew 11 what does Jesus NOT offer to those who come to him?
Prosperity/Success
Jesus uses the analogy of yoke to show ____________________________.
Like oxen tied or latched to one another, Jesus can travel with us and bear our burdens
What is a materialist?
A person who believes that the material/physical world is all that exists
Dread, fear, and uneasiness, often about no particular thing, describe what mental health condition?
Anxiety
The Christian and materialist can agree that counseling and exercise can be helpful to a person struggling with mental health.
True
Drug addiction affects only the brain and can be reversed through a new mindset.
True
Cutting, bruising, and burning are really the only ways people inflict self-harm.
True
A suicidal young person will typically give signs to others before a suicide attempt.
True
When talking to a person struggling with mental health, it’s best to remain factual and unemotional.
True
Jesus promises to take all of our problems away if we come to him.
False
The Christian can truly say in every situation, “I am not __________________.”
Alone
What are prevention strategies for mental health conditions/illnesses?
- Share feelings and emotions with someone you trust
- Know the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions/illnesses
- Have a proper view of self and God
- Manage stress with stress management techniques
What word means an extreme or irrational fear of an object or situation?
Phobia
What does the term/acronym “S.A.D.” stand for?
Seasonal Affective Disorder
What is NOT prevention strategies for mental health conditions/illnesses?
Ignoring problems that are not a big deal
What is small talk?
Informal conversation with someone(s)
What is a characteristic of an extrovert?
- Enjoy or are at least usually fine with talking to people
- Prefer working with a group than alone
- Typically they’re more expressive
What is a person balanced with introvert and extrovert qualities?
Ambivert
What was a given characteristic of biblical social health?
- Building others up
- Having a forgiving heart
- Being peaceful as long as you can
The ability to understand and share the feelings of someone else is ____________.
Empathy
In dealing with peer pressure, a good practice is to _________________________.
plan ahead by knowing what to say and avoiding bad situations