2️⃣ Mental Health Compact Flashcards
compacted since Chris wrote so much
What are the four aspects of health?
Physical, mental, social, and spiritual
What does it mean to be Physically healthy?
To have enough energy for daily work and activities.
What does it mean to be Mentally healthy?
Being able to live comfortably with yourself.
What does it mean to be Socially healthy?
You must be able to play your social role (such as a brother, father, teammate, etc.) correctly.
What does it mean to be Spiritually healthy?
To know why you’re here and for what purpose.
What is Stress?
Your body’s reaction to a threat.
What the stigma?
A mark of disgrace / A stain on your reputation
What is body image?
The mental picture one has of their physical appearance.
What are the 3 causes of eating disorders?
- Society
- Abuse
- The voices within.
How does Society cause eating disorders?
Society’s push for a certain weight to ‘look good’ and anything above it to be fat. Thin models are a great example of this. This is usually unrealistic.
How does Abuse cause eating disorders?
Not eating finally gives them control over something for once in their lives. By not eating they numb their feelings. and if they die, the abuse will stop (this is actually kinda sad.)(na let em die.)(Wow Saavn that is not very nice)
How do The Voices Within cause eating disorders?
The voices tell them they’re fat and ugly. They only way to fix that is to become thin.
What is Anorexia?
An eating disorder where one stops eating to be thin.
They don’t believe they have a problem.
What is Bulimia?
An eating disorder where one binge eats and then throws it up to stay thin.
They know they have a problem.
What is overeating?
An eating disorder where one binge eats as a way to escape their problems in life.
They know they have a problem
What is self-esteem?
Refers to the confidence you have. Having a greater appreciation and acceptance of yourself.
What are the 3 body types?
Ectomorph, Endomorph and Mesomorph.
What are Ectomorphs like?
Lean and skinny build.
What are Endomorphs like?
Short and fat build (in a nice way).
What are Mesomorph like?
In the middle in terms of height, but very muscular.
What is the Set Point Theory?
A theory that there is a set weight your body was programmed to weight and your body will fight to maintain that weight.
What are the 5 Characteristics of a person with a Healthy Sense of Self-Worth?
- Feeling Significant
- Interaction with Others
- Radiating Positive Qualities
- Emotional Awareness
- Spiritual Acceptance
Explain the First Characteristic of a person with a Healthy Sense of Self-worth: Feeling Significant
They believe they matter and that the world is a better place because they’re in it.
Explain the Second Characteristic of a person with a Healthy Sense of Self-worth: Interaction with others
They can appreciate the worth of others and interact positively.
Explain the Third Characteristic of a person with a Healthy Sense of Self-worth: Radiating Positive Qualities
They radiate hope, joy, and trust.
Explain the Forth Characteristic of a person with a Healthy Sense of Self-worth: Emotional Awareness
They are alive to their feelings and accept themselves.
Explain the Fifth Characteristic of a person with a Healthy Sense of Self-worth: Spiritual Acceptance
They see themselves as delightful to God, believing they are lovable, worthy, and competent parts of God’s creation.
What are the 7 Characteristics of a person with a Unhealthy Sense of Self-Worth?
- Dependence on Others’ Opinions
- Lack of Freedom
- Inner Struggle
- Fragile Self-Image
- Negative Expectations
- Self-Defeating Behaviors
- Tension and Insecurity
Explain the First Characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Dependence on Others’ Opinions
They rely on others’ praise or criticism to determine how they feel or think about themselves at any given moment.
Explain the Second Characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Lack of Freedom
They are slaves to the opinions of others and are not free to be themselves.
Explain the Third Characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Inner Struggle
They feel depressed and anxious on the inside.
Explain the fourth characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Fragile Self-Image
Their self-image may appear strong and resilient, but it is actually fragile and brittle underneath.
Explain the Fifth Characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Negative Expectations
They expect to be cheated, rejected, and discarded in life.
Explain the Sixth Characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Self-defeating behaviors
They engage in self-defeating behaviors, marked by distrust and suspicion.
Explain the Seventh Characteristic of a person with an Unhealthy Sense of Self-worth: Tension and Insecurity
They struggle with the tension of trying to be acceptable while believing they are not.
What are the 3 pillars of self-esteem?
- Need to Feel Loved and Accepted
(To have a sense of belonging.) - Need to Feel Acceptable
(To have a sense of worthiness.) - Need to Feel Adequate
(To have a sense of competence.)
Why are all 3 pillars of self-esteem Equally important?
It takes all three pillars to hold your self-esteem up, like how a three-legged chair needs all three legs to stay standing.
Explain the First Pillar of Self-Esteem: The Need to Feel Loved and Accepted
To have a sense of belonging.
This pillar deals with the need to belong and feel loved and accepted by other people.
Explain the Second Pillar of Self-Esteem: The Need to Feel Acceptable
To have a sense of worthiness.
This pillar deals with the need to feel good about yourself, that you have worth and a reason to exist.
Explain the Third Pillar of Self-Esteem: The Need to Feel Adequate
To have a sense of competence.
This pillar deals with the need to be confident and believe you can complete a task.
What is mental health?
A person’s emotional well-being.
What are the 3 factors that contribute to mental illnesses?
- Your personal history
- Biological factors
- Social factors
What are some Personal History factors that contribute to your mental health?
- Brain defects
- Injuries
- Trauma in the womb
What are some Biological factors that contribute to mental illnesses?
- Genetics
- Chemical imbalances
- Infections
- Substance abuse
What are some Social factors that contribute to your mental health?
- Loss
- Family
- Cultural expectations
- Poor ability to relate
- Social media
What is neuroses?
Mild mental illnesses such as anxiety, unreasonable feelings, etc…
What is a compulsion?
Uncontrollable urge to do something over and over again without knowing why.
What is a phobia?
Intense, unreasonable fear.
What is an obsession?
Uncontrollable urge to think of something over and over again without knowing why.
What is hypochondria?
Exaggerating concern for one’s health.
What is psychosis?
Lost touch with reality and can barely function in society.
What is suicide?
Taking of one’s life.
What is a stressor?
Situations that cause you to feel stressed,.
What are the 3 kinds of stressors?
- Physical
- Social/Mental
- Change
Name some Physical stressors
- Hunger
- Thirst
- Sleepiness
- Warmth
- Shelter
Name some Social/Mental stressors
Need for:
- Acceptance
- Affection
- Self-respect
- Achievement
- Pressure to conform
Name some kinds of change that cause stress
- A move
- Vacation
- Injury
- Death
- Zoom
What are some stressors for adolescents?
- Puberty
- Struggle to move
- Peer pressure
- Personal relationships
- The need to be respected
What are some reactions to stress?
- Stomach ache
- Skin rash
- Trouble eating
- Blushing
- Nervous sweat
- Trouble sitting down
- Lashing out
What are the 4 stages in response to stress
- The Alarm Stage
- The Resistance Stage
- The Adaption Stage
- The Exhaustion Stage
What is the Alarm Stage in responding to stress?
You panic.
This is the first response to stress
What is the Resistance Stage in responding to stress?
You try to resist the stress.
This is the second response to stress
What is the Adaption Stage in responding to stress?
You adapt to the stress, and continue to be yourself again.
This is the third response to stress
What is the Exhaustion Stage in responding to stress?
After all that, you’re exhausted.
This is the last response to stress
What are some ways to Improve your Ability to Cope with Stress?
- Rely on God
- Have a healthy body
- Learn to relax
- Anticipate situations
- Reassess the situation
- Plan your time
- Maintain your sense of humor
What is personality Type A like?
- Ambitious
- Competitive
- Impatient
- Quick-Tempered
What is personality Type B like?
- Relaxed
- Not very competitive
- Patient
- Slow-Tempered
What is personality Type C like?
- Detail-Oriented
- Introverted
- Cautious and thoughtful
- Avoids conflicts
What is personality Type D like?
- Worries easily
- Avoids social interactions
- Cautious in relationships
- Reserved
