Health Flashcards
What defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and be able to make contribution to his or her community.”
The World Health Organization
ALL THE FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE PROMOTION OF GOOD MENTAL HEALTH
Biological and Genetic Factors
Personal Factors
Work Environment
Social Factors
Defines as the psychological [or physical] and emotional responses to a significant or unexpected change in someone’s life
Stress
This may refer to what you feel when you react to pressure from others or yourself
Stress
Refers to a healthy response of the body from a stressor
Eustress
Refers to a negative reaction of the body towards a given stressor
Distress
The body changes that occur when experiencing stress
General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)
The stage when a person experiences the “fight to flight” feeling
Alarm Stage
This is the stage when the body had already responded to the stressor
Resistance Stage
This is the stage when a person slowly loses the energy to manage the stress
Exhaustion Stage
What are the three stages in General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
Alarm Stage
Resistance Stage
Exhaustion Stage
What’s the difference between REACTIVE and PROACTIVE?
REACTIVE: Reacts to the situation instead of dealing with it
PROACTIVE: Instead of freaking out about the issue, you take action
When should we seek help when coping with death and loss?
When life begins to feel helpless, hopeless, and worthless
The end of the physical being of a person caused by an illness, aging, or an accident
Death
Occurs when someone dies or a life situation changes or ends
loss
Refers to the emotional suffering caused by a loss, disaster, or misfortune
grief
What are the three factors that cause grief or grieving?
loss, disaster, misfortune
How do you release distress?
crying (example)
A sign of the capability of a person to heal and move on
Grieving
TIPS ON HOW TO COPE WITH STRESS (give yourself a 5 if you get at least 3 right)
- talk to or stay connected to others
- get busy and be active
- take info breaks
- reach out and talk to others
- take care of yourself
5 STAGES OF GRIEF (In Order)
- denial
- anger
- bargaining
4.depression
5.acceptance
Generally characterized by abnormal thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships with others
Mental disorders
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IDENTIFICATION:
When depression is only the basis, characterized by persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness
Major depressive behavior
MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IDENTIFICATION:
A mental illness with biological origins that is characterized by irrational behavior, severe alterations of the senses and often the inability to function with society
Schizophrenia
