Mental Health Flashcards
What are the two most common mental illnesses
Anxiety and depression
Can a person control if they are going to develop a mental illness, why or why not?
No a person can’t prevent developing a mental illness because you don’t know your going to have a mental illness at the age of 7 when you are two
What is smeeps
Socia- relationships Mental- the way you think Emotional- the way you feel Environmental- surroundings Physical- appearance Spiritual- morals, values, beliefs
Top three causes of death in all Americans from ages 15-24
- Accidents
- Suicide
- Homicide
Define depression
The body’s reaction to a mental or emotional or physical change in the enviorment
Define mental health
A persons condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being
What is a suicide
A permanent solution to a temporary problem
List 5 coping strategies to deal with stress
Exercising
Journal writing
Coping with the stressors in ur life
List 4 warning signs of depression
Wanting to be alone Loss in energy Not caring about appearance Weight loss Loss of interest
Define personality
The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individuals distinctive character
Define anxiety
Once the stressor is gone, it is the event of the ongoing stress of that particular stressor ie the outcome, concern, worry
What does COPD stand for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
What are the top three causes of death in all Americans
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- COPD
