Half yearly exam prep Flashcards
What are the main components of health
Social Mental Physical Spiritual Cognitive
What is a definition of HEALTH
the state of being free from illness or injury.
what is mental health
a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
List some Mental Illness
Eating disorders: anorexia/ bulimia, Psychotic disorders: schizophrenia Personality disorder: anxiety, depression, PTSD
Describe possible causes of Mental Illness. (cause and effect)
Your genes and family history.
Stress or a history of abuse
Childhood trauma
Biological factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain.
A traumatic brain injury.
A mother’s exposure to viruses or toxic chemicals while pregnant.
What causes mental stress for Young People?
Stress in school, relationship issues, life changes (moving houses), fear of future, abuse, society
Explain what depression is
The constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you from doing your normal activities.
Different types of depression with different symptoms (minor to severe).
Identify what some signs of depression might be?
Change in behaviour: never goes out, stays in bed, unable to concentrate, drinking alcohol
Feeling: overwhelmed, rush of sadness, lacking confidence, frustrated
Physical: Sleep problems, headaches/ muscle aches, loss or change in appetite
Explain what anxiety is
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Identify some signs and symptoms of Anxiety
feeling nervous or tense, sense of danger and panic, loneliness, feeling weak or tired, trouble concentrating
Name some Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, pica (eating ice, dirt etc...), rumination disorder (gags it out), restrictive food intake disorder
Identify signs a friend might be suffering from an Eating Disorder
avoiding food and eating, extreme dieting rules, tiredness or lack of energy, checking calorie count on foods/ calorie counting exercising excessively
Describe reasons why some young people suffer from Eating disorders.
Stress-related to jobs, money, life events anxiety society standards insecurity
Identify an organisation that helps young people with Mental illness and describe how it aims to help
Black dog institute,
Kids Helpline,
Beyond Blue
Define STIGMA
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness.
How many Australians suffer from Mental Health issues
1 in 5 people
Outline coping strategies that can help young people cope in stressful situations
Reading, listening to music, excising, talk to a trusted adult (parent/ gradian), talking to teacher/ school psychologist
Why is goal setting important?
Setting goals helps trigger new behaviours,
helps guides your focus
helps you sustain that momentum in life
What does the SMART acronym stand for in relation to goal setting?
Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely
What is resilience and how can it help protect young people from Metal Health issues?
Resilience is a protective factor against psychological distress in adverse situations involving loss or trauma.
It can help in the management of stress levels and depressive symptoms.
Psychological resilience refers to the mental fortitude to handle challenges and adversity.
