mental/emotional health Flashcards
what are 10 signs of good mental health?
realistic about strengths and weaknesses; responsible for our actions; avoiding risky behaviors; open-minded and flexible; being resilient; respect everyone’s value as a human being; expressing emotions in a good way; nourishing your relationships; put talents and abilities to good use; view change as a challenge/opportunity
what are 5 roadblocks to mental health?
all-or-nothing thinking; expecting the worst in others or yourself; being a perfectionist; letting your actions or words betray your values; feedback
what are the four tips of dealing with emotions?
accept your feelings; inventory your current behaviors; seek constructive alternatives; evaluate your progress
what are some constructive alternatives to deal with emotions?
listen to music, take a walk, breathe, avoid drowning your sorrows, communicate your feelings, read
what is an emotion?
signals that tell your mind/body how to react or a specific feeling
what is mind-body connection?
the relationship between a person’s thoughts, emotions, and body responses
what is anger?
the feeling of being irritated or annoyed
what is an anger trigger?
thought or event causing anger
what is an anger cue?
a body change
what is hostility?
being in a chronic state of anger
what is hidden anger?
anger that is not recognized and expressed in inappropriate ways
what is a mental illness?
a condition that interferes with a person’s mood, thinking, or behavior
what is mental health?
a person’s overall wellbeing
