2) Emotional Health and Wellness

Question 1

refers to the way in which a person perceives himself or herself

Answer 1

self-esteem

Question 2

what are ways someone can improve their self-esteem

Answer 2

-find supportive friends
-give yourself a challenge
-join groups that promote self esteem

Question 3

six healthy personality traits

Answer 3

conscientiousness
emotional stability
openness to experiences
optimism
assertiveness
resilience

Question 4

a mood disorder in which a person feels extreme sadness or hopelessness for a long period of time

Answer 4

depression

Question 5

What are some of the signs someone suffering from depression might exhibit?

Answer 5

-change in behavior
-withdrawal from the outside world
-loss of interest in usually enjoying activities
-feeling of worthlessness or guilt

Question 6

What are some signs associated with suicide?

Answer 6

-history of depression
-giving away prized possessions
-indirect statements about suicide
-expressions of self-hatred

Question 7

How can you help someone suffering from depression?

Answer 7

• therapy
  -stay in contact with them
  -tell a trusted adult

Question 8

an illness that affects a person’s mind and reduces his or her ability to function

Answer 8

Mental Disorder/Illness

Question 9

What are the proper steps you can take to help someone who is exhibiting signs of suicide?

Answer 9

-stay in contact with them
-tell a trusted adult
-therapy

Question 10

How can a person develop a mental illness?

Answer 10

-traumatic experience
-heavy drug or alcohol use
-brain damage resulting from injury

Question 11

a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows

Answer 11

Manic/Depressive (Bipolar) Disorder

Question 12

How can mental illnesses be managed?

Answer 12

Consulting with a doctor and going to therapy

Question 13

symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are directly caused by a physical health problem

Answer 13

Anxiety Disorder

Question 14

examples of anxiety disorders

Answer 14

-PTSD
-phobias
-compulsive disorders

Question 15

your general emotional state or mood is distorted or inconsistent with your circumstances and interferes with your ability to function

Answer 15

Mood Disorder

Question 16

something that can cause a stress response

Answer 16

stressor

Question 17

what are the two types of stress?

Answer 17

eustress and distress

Question 18

positive stress

Answer 18

eustress

Question 19

negative stress

Answer 19

distress

Question 20

How do you recognize that you are experiencing stress?

Answer 20

irritable, angry, impatient, and overwhelmed

Question 21

What are your sources of stress?

Answer 21

school, sports, friends, family, etc

Question 22

What are the three stages of the stress response?

Answer 22

The Alarm Reaction: The body reacts to the stressor.

Resistance: The body resists the stressor.

Exhaustion: The body succumbs to the stressor.

Question 23

Different types of stress management techniques

Answer 23

reframing
mindfulness
exercise
breathing
guided imagery
body scanning
yoga and tai chi

Question 24

What is the fight-or-flight response? What are the other two less commonly known responses?

Answer 24

Fight or flight is when your body responds as if there is a physical emergency when you are stressed.
Physiological changes that might occur when this response happens are your pupils dilating, blood flowing to muscles, breathing rate increasing, and blood pressure increasing.

Question 25

being in a healthy mental state

Answer 25

Emotional Health/Wellness

Question 26

direct communication without infringing on the rights of others

Answer 26

assertive

Question 27

direct communication that infringes on the rights of others

Answer 27

aggressive

Question 28

not standing up for your rights, usually by not saying anything when you don’t believe you are being taken advantage of

Answer 28

passive