DB 18-12 Behavior Health

Question 1

Maintaining psychological health requires that we understand the nature of our ____ and the ___ available in order to create and maintain a healthy balance.

Answer 1

understand the nature of our demands and the resources available

Question 2

Much like physical health, mental health is achieved through ____ and is a lifestyle choice.

Answer 2

frequent practice

- a lifestyle choice

Question 3

When are we are likely to feel pressured and the resulting stress can impact our functioning?

Answer 3

When our demands become greater than our resources

Question 4

In recent years, we have observed an increase in negative psychological outcomes in the fire service such as what 7 things?

Answer 4

• domestic violence
• substance abuse
• PTSD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Homicide
• suicide

Question 5

Historically in the fire service, firefighters are taught to ______ the difficult emotional states experienced from the tragedies seen numerous times a day.

Answer 5

Compartmentalize

Question 6

The fire service is now beginning to understand that compartmentalizing your experiences and burying your emotions from the cumulative traumatic incidents you respond to can be detrimental to your health and wellbeing both ____ and ____.

Answer 6

mentally and physically

Question 7

We now understand the emotions experienced are a method your body uses to give ____ about the world.

Answer 7

feedback

Question 8

Although no one can tell what you are thinking or feeling, we can all observe the way a person ____

Answer 8

behaves

Question 9

Life balance and satisfaction are achieved through ___ and ___-

Answer 9

emotional intelligence and proactive coping

Question 10

When does proactive coping occur?

Answer 10

When we understand our different emotional states and apply an appropriate strategy to bring balance to our lives

Question 11

Some of these methods include using ____ to reduce anxiety and to improve depression

Answer 11

Exercise to reduce anxiety and to improve depression

Question 12

Other strategies involve relaxation techniques such as ___ exercises or _____

Answer 12

tactical breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation

Question 13

Additionally, elite teams, such as the Navy Seals are also assigned a psychologist in efforts to assist with ____ and ____

Answer 13

team cohesion and mission accomplishment

Question 14

Maintenance:

Maintain a healthy ___

Answer 14

diet

Question 15

Maintenance:

Prioritize sleep at a minimum of ____ hours per night

Answer 15

7-8 hours per night

Question 16

Maintenance:

Exercise at least how many times per week?

Answer 16

at least 3 times per week

Question 17

Maintenance:

Process thoughts and emotions with ___ people such as colleagues, family, and/or friends.

Answer 17

trusted people such as colleagues, family, and friends

Question 18

Intervention:
Critical incidents are a component of the firefighting profession. Research suggests that it is not the trauma itself that leads to negative outcomes, but the ____ of the event.

Answer 18

interpretation of the event

Question 19

Intervention:

Optimal mental health requires as much attention as ____

Answer 19

physical health

Question 20

Intervention:
Mental health declines when a person is no longer able to function in different areas of their lives or their life view is _____

Answer 20

negatively impacted

Question 21

Our behavior is a direct reflection of our ____

Answer 21

Mental health

Question 22

Total fitness and peak performance includes mastering ___, ____, and _____ health.

Answer 22

physical, mental, and emotional health