Emotional Health & Wellness Flashcards
Describe
emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental health
Define
an attempt by a person to end their own life that does not result in death
suicide attempt
Define
the act of ending one’s life through direct violence at oneself
Suicide
trained medical physician who can help manage medications in addition to providing psychiatric counseling.
psychiatrist
Symptoms include chronic sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, sleeping too much or too little, energy loss, and feelings of worthlessness
Mental Disorder
Depression
Individuals with ______ lose more weight than is considered healthy for their age and height by severely limiting caloric intake or excessively exercising
Eating Disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
Individuals with ________ overeat excessively and then use extreme methods of purging, such as using excessive laxatives, vomiting, or engaging in extreme forms of exercise
Eating Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
find it difficult to control their anxiety and stay focused on daily tasks
Mental Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
involves repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions that are managed by repeating a specific behavior or set of behaviors called compulsions
Mental Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
an inability to sit still, pay attention, or listen without interrupting
Mental Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior
Mental Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Relationships that generate respect and honesty between both people.
Healthy Relationships
Relationships marked by serious problems and characteristics such as disrespect and control.
Unhealthy Relationships
any unwanted, aggressive, repeated behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance
Bullying
determined by their biology and the physiological differences
Sex
social or cultural distinctions associated with being male, female, or intersex
Gender
Individuals who cannot be distinctly identified as male or female due to variations in physical and genetic sex characteristics or whose genetic make-up does not match their physical sex.
Intersex
Those who identify with a gender that is different from their biological sex
Transgender
refers to a person’s sexual interest in and attraction to others, as well as their capacity to have erotic experiences and responses
Sexuality
their emotional and sexual attraction to particular sexes or genders
Sexual Orientation
a person who is attracted to members of the “opposite” sex
Heterosexual
a homosexual woman
Lesbian
a homosexual person (typically referring to a man)
Gay
a person who is attracted to both men and women
Bisexual
A person’s sense of self as a member of a particular gender
Gender Identity
Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. It also includes offensive remarks about a person’s sex
Sexual Harassment
refers to taking, sending, or forwarding sexually explicit photos, videos, or messages to or from a mobile phone
Sexting
It is discrimination of a particular group or individual based on their sexual orientation
Sexual Bias
Intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority toward a victim who does not or cannot consent
Sexual Assault
natural method of birth control that is based on understanding a woman’s reproductive cycle
Fertility awareness
barrier method that keeps sperm from getting into a woman’s body
Male Condom
helps keep sperm from getting into the woman’s body
female condom
barrier method that is placed inside the vagina to cover the cervix and block sperm
The diaphragm
placed inside the vagina and releases hormones to protect against unintended pregnancies
Vaginal Ring
hormonal dermal contraceptive used by women to protect against unintended pregnancies. It does not protect against STDs
The patch
hormonal oral contraceptive used by women to protect against unintended pregnancies
The pill
a T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus
Intrauterine device (IUD)
They engage positively with others and their environment
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Connected
They have goals and act to achieve the goals
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Goal oriented
They can identify their emotions and feelings and spend time reflecting on them.
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Self-aware
They have the ability to change directions as situations arise while maintaining emotional stability.
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Flexible
They are respectful of their body through healthy eating and regular exercise
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Self-caring
They are accountable for their actions and live up to their obligations
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Responsible
They can bounce back from loss or failure
Characteristics of Emotional Wellness
Resilient
has to do with the value and respect individuals have for themselves.
Self-esteem
has to do with what people think about their skills and abilities, as well as the belief that they will be fine even in the face of obstacles
Self-confidence
is the ability to monitor one’s own and others’ emotions
Emotional Intelligence
the ability to have and express thoughts, feelings, and emotions in an appropriate manner and cope effectively with life.
Emotional wellness (emotional health)
is any consumption of alcohol or drugs
Substance Use
is when someone continues to use drugs or alcohol even when it causes problems, such as interfering with the ability to work, yielding unhealthy relationships with family, and having an impact on that individual’s health
Substance Abuse
is a dependence on alcohol or drugs
Substance Addiction
the ingredient found in beer, wine, and spirits that causes drunkenness
Alcohol
leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States
Tobacco Use
is readily absorbed into the bloodstream when a tobacco product is chewed, inhaled, or smoked
Nicotine
acts as both a stimulant and a sedative
Nicotine
are used to help induce sleep, stop pain, and relieve anxiety and muscle spasms
Depressants
are drugs that temporarily increase alertness and energy
Stimulants
Chemical compounds that are produced in illegal laboratories
Synthetic drugs
Various substances that people inhale to produce a short-term high
Inhalants
Drugs that alter people’s awareness of their surroundings as well as their own thoughts and feelings
Hallucinogens
Psychoactive drugs that act on the central nervous system; often used by teenagers and young adults at dance clubs and bars or used as “date rape” drugs
Club drugs
Synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone
Anabolic Steroids
Drug that causes altered senses, changes in mood, difficulty thinking and problem-solving, and memory issues
Marijuana
is an addictive drug found in cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, and chewing tobacco
Nicotine
is the psychoactive chemical in marijuana that causes altered senses, changes in mood, difficulty thinking and problem-solving, and memory issues
THC
is a stimulant and increases mental alertness
Type of Drug
Crystal Meth
act on the central nervous system as a depressant, reducing pain
Type of Drug
Opioids
a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat or danger
fight-or-flight response (also called the stress response)
occurs when an individual first perceives something as stressful. The body then initiates the fight-or-flight response.
response stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
Alarm
If the perceived stress continues, the body stays activated at a higher metabolic level in an effort to offset the persistent stress
response stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
Resistance
Prolonged exposure to the stressor will result in the depletion of the body’s resources
response stages of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
Exhaustion
