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Unit 2: Mental Health Flashcards

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What is a good decision?

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A decision in which you have carefully considered the outcome of each choice, may also take communication skills.

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What are communication skills?

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Methods of expressing your thoughts and listening to what others say.

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What is active listening?

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Showing that you understand what someone is communicating, not just hearing it.

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What are the steps of the decision making process?

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  1. State the problem
  2. List possible choices
  3. Consider consequences and values
  4. Make a decision and act on it
  5. Evaluate your decision
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What is assertiveness?

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The ability and desire to express oneself openly and honestly, to speak up when needed and be courageous enough to stay true to your values and beliefs.

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What are refusal skills?

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Techniques and strategies that help you say “no” effectively when faced with something that you do not want to do or is against your values.

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What is the refusal process?

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  1. State your position simply but firmly.
  2. Suggest alternatives to the behavior being proposed that aligns with your values
  3. Back up your words with actions
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What is conflict resolution?

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The process of ending a conflict by cooperating and problem solving.

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What are the three c’s to conflict resolution?

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Communication, cooperation, and compromise.

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What are the three R’s to conflict resolution?

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Respect, rights, and responsibility.

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What are some methods of handling peer pressure situations?

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  • Recognize peer pressure/manipulation
  • LIsten to your inner voice
  • talk to someone outside the group
  • Imagine your parents can see you
  • Ask, “Is it worth the risk?”
  • Steer clear
  • Say no
  • Walk away
  • Ignore
  • Broken record (repeat yourself over and over until they stop asking)
  • Give a better idea
  • Make an excuse
  • Reverse the pressure
  • State the facts
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What is peer-pressure?

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pressure people of similar age or status place on a person to behave a certain way.

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What is empathy?

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sharing and understanding another person’s feelings

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What is a relationship?

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An emotional or social connection you have with another person or group

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What is the basic unit of society?

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Family

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What are values?

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Beliefs that you consider to be of great importance.

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What is character?

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The way a person thinks, feels, and acts

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What is lifestyle?

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A set of behaviors by which you live.

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What is a nuclear family?

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A couple and their children (biological or adopted) living together.

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What is adoption?

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When children are legally made part of another family.

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What is divorce?

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When married couples legally agree to end the relationship.

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What is a single parent family?

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A family consisting of one parent and child/children.

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What is extended family?

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Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, etc.

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What is a blended family?

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A couple and their children from this relationship and previous relationships.

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What is a foster family?

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A single adult or couple who care for children during the time their biological parents are unable to care for them.

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What is media?

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TV shows, movies, music, magazines, etc.

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What is dating?

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Going out with people you find attractive and interesting.

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What are the 12 qualities of a healthy relationship?

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  1. Mutual respect
  2. Trust
  3. Honesty
  4. Compromise
  5. Individuality
  6. Good communication
  7. Anger control
  8. Problem-solving
  9. Fighting fair
  10. Understanding
  11. Self-confidence
  12. Being a role model
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What is depression?

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A mood disorder in which a person feels extremely sad and hopeless for at least 2 weeks.

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What is a mental illness?

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A disorder that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

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What factors may cause depression?

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Genetics
Life events
Family and social environments
Medical conditions

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What is grief?

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Deep sorrow, especially caused by the death or loss of a loved one.

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What is the Kubler-Ross grief process?

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  1. Denial and isolation
  2. Anger
  3. Bargaining
  4. Depression
  5. Acceptance
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What are neurotransmitters?

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Chemicals that are released from a nerve cell which thereby transmits an impulse from a nerve cell to another neve, organ, or muscle.

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What are the types of depression?

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Major depression ( severe but short-lasting)
Dysthymia (longer-lasting but less severe)
Adjustment disorder with depressed mood (depressive reaction to life event, longer/more sever than expected, interferes with everyday life)
Bipolar disorder aka manic depressive illness ( depression and mania swings)
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What are the treatments for depression?

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Therapy
Medication
Mood-boosting activities
Open up
Combinations
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What is a counselor?

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A professional who helps people work through difficult problems by talking.

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What is a psychologist?

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A professional who tries to change thoughts, feelings, and actions by finding the reasons behind them or suggesting new ways to manage emotions.

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What is a psychiatrist?

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A medical doctor who specializes in illnesses of the body and brain that affect emotions and behavior. Is legally able to prescribe medications for depression symptoms.

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What is suicidal thinking?

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The desire to take one’s own life.

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What are teen hotlines?

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Phone numbers that teens can call to privately and anonymously about their problems.

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What is suicide?

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The intentional taking of one’s life.

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What are warning signs of suicide?

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  • Talking about suicide or death in general
  • Talking about “going away”
  • Referring to things they “wont be needing” and giving away possessions
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or guilty
  • Pulling away from friends or family and losing the desire to go out
  • Having no desire to take part in favorite things or activities
  • Having trouble concentrating or thinking clearly
  • Experiencing changes in eating or sleeping habits
  • Engaging in self-destructive behavior (drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or cutting, for example.)
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What does it mean to be resilient?

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Better able to deal with life’s problems and struggles.

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What is bullying?

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When a person is picked on over and over again by an individual or group with more power.

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What are the types of bullying?

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Verbal
Social
Physical
Cyber

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What is cyberbullying?

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Bullying that takes place using electronic technology

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What is sexual harassment?

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When someone, especially a student and/or employee, is subjected to frequent comments of a sexual nature, offensive sexual materials, or unwelcome physical contact, making for an intimidating environment.

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What is quid pro quo?

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When submission to harassment and/or threats are used to obtain “favors”, grades, job promotions, etc.

50
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What is a hostile environment?

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The legal term used for a type of harassment when sexual harassment creates an intimidating and threatening environment making it difficult for the victim to carry out duties and responsibilities without interference or fear of reprisal/

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What is an intake person?

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The person who is told of the particular incidence of harassment.

52
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What is a complaint manager?

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The person designated as the mediator in harassment issues, responsible for investigating as well as implementing any consequences.

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What is bystander intervention?

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When a person notices an act of harassment and decides to intervene or come to the aid of the victim.

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How can you survive or stop bullying when you are the victim?

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Ignore the bully
Walk away
Hold the anger
Don't get physical
Practice confidence
Take charge of your life
Talk about it with others
Find your true friends

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