how many days until school ends? Flashcards
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What id the definition of Wellness?
Its process of making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life, and the process of becoming your best possible self. Wellness is the development of the whole self
What is the difference between Health and Wellness
Health - state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
Wellness - state of living a healthy life style
what is the Iceberg Model of Wellness
It shows that we only see a small part of a person’s wellness, but most of it, like their feelings and thoughts are hidden under the surface
What is the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental Health - The overall wellbeing of our mind
Mental Illness - A health condition that affects a persons thinking, feeling, behavior or mood
What is resilience
The ability to adapt to difficult situations
How do you build up resilience
Building strong
relationships,
Practicing self-care,
Keeping a positive outlook,
Setting realistic goals,
Learning from experience,
Seeking help when needed
what are warning signs of mental illness
-Strange thoughts
-substance use
-not being able to cope with daily problems
-hearing or seeing things that arent there
-suicidal thoughts
-strong feelings of anger
What are some examples of mental illness
-Depression
-Anxiety
-PTSD
-Schizophrenia
What is anxiety
Its an excessive amount of worry and fear that fill brain with stress hormones
Anxiety leads to nearly identical symptoms as stress but can include….?
Panic attacks
What are the two stress hormones
Adrenaline and cortisol (Which triggers the fight or flight response, and activates our immune system)
What are Positive body image characteristics:
Realistic perception,
Understandings healthy bodies come in all shapes and sizes,
Understanding self worth is not based on physical appearance,
Appreciating the way it is
What are Negative body image characteristics
Unrealistic perception,
Focusing on things you want to change,
Comparing your body to other people,
Feeling shame or guilt about your appearance
How does body image relate to mental health?
Negative thoughts about your body image can create problems with your thoughts and feelings, like
Anxiety, Body dysmorphia, Depression, Eating disorders, Feeling shame or guilt, Negative self talk, Poor self-esteem
What are the four aspects of body image
Affective, Perceptual, Behavioral, Cognitive
out of the four aspects of Body image what does “affective” mean?
Affective: How you feel about your body image
out of the four aspects of Body image what does “cognitive” mean?
Cognitive: How you think about your body
out of the four aspects of Body image what does “Behavioral” mean?
Behavioral: How you act in regards to your body image
out of the four aspects of Body image what does “Perceptual” mean?
Perceptual: What you see(bc it might not always be real)
What are the Pros of social media?
supports connection and community,
You can find you identity,
Can boost your self-esteem, Can make people feel good
What are the Cons of social media
FOMO,
Cyberbullying
Depression, anxiety, and loneliness,
Can be used as an unhealthy coping mechanism
what is Cyberbullying
The use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person. Online threats, mean, aggressive, or rude texts, tweets, posts, or messages all count
How can you improve your mental health but still use social media
By monitoring your usage.
