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Mental Health Flashcards

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What are the four aspects of health?

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Physical, mental, social, and spiritual

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Describe the aspect of physical health:

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The health of physical fitness. Having enough energy for daily work and activities. It’s more than just not being sick. It’s to be fit. Many diseases and disabilities fit into this category.

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Describe the aspect of mental health:

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Intellectual and emotional aspects. Being able to live comfortably with yourself. Deal with problems in life. More than an absence of disorder. Able to deal with the problem. No one is perfectly healthy. Except me, of course.

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Describe the aspect of social health:

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Involving roles such as family, friends, students and team. We need to know how to play these roles correctly. live comfortably with others. Social but still have some difficulty getting along with people.

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What are cognitive signs and symptoms?

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Difficulty concentrating or thinking.
Memory problems.
Negativity or lack of self-confidence.
Constant worrying.
Difficulty making decisions.

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What are emotional signs and symptoms?

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Moodiness
Low morale.
Irritability.
Feeling hopeless or helpless?
Feeling apprehensive, anxious or nervous?
Feeling depressed.
Feeling unhappy or guilty?
Unable to relax.

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Describe the aspect of spiritual health:

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You need to understand that you need to be spiritually healthy as well. If not, the other three areas can be adversely affected. To constantly ask how you are spiritually. How do you stand with God? Are you spiritually healthy? Yall gota just yap a bit on this one

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What is stress?

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Physical, chemical, or emotional factors that cause bodily or mental functions, may be a factor in disease causation. The body’s reaction to a challenge danger. The body’s reaction to a threat. General physical changes produced by any stimulus, either pleasant or unpleasant.

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What the stigma?

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HAHA FINALLY I GET TO SAY THAT
A mark of disgrace, a stain on your reputation, Discrimination, defects or diseases

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What are behavioural signs and symptoms?

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Changes in eating or sleeping patterns.
Social withdrawal.
Nervous habits.
Increase of self medication.
Neglect of family or work responsibilities.
Decline in performance or productivity?
Self harm.

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What are some factors of mental illness? (Personal history)

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Personal history:
Brain defects or injuries. Defects in or injuries to certain areas of the brain have been linked to some mental illnesses.
Prenatal damage: Birth and trauma in the womb.

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What is body image?

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The mental picture one has of his or her physical appearance and the association, attitudes and feelings towards it.

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What is Anorexia?

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Characterized by significant weight loss from excessive dieting. Motivated by a strong desire to be thin and the fear of becoming obese. Anorexics consider themselves to be fat no matter what their weight is.

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What is Bulimia?

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Characterized by a cycle of binge eating followed by purging to try and get rid of the body’s unwanted calories. Purging usually involves vomiting and laxatives. Excessive exercise, fasting, use of dite pills. 1 in 10 men are bulimic

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What is overeating?

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Characterized by uncontrollable eating and consequence weight gain. They use food as a way to deal with stress, and conflicts. Food can lock out negative feelings and emotions. They do recognize that they have a problem.

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What is self-esteem?

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Refers to the confidence you have. Having a greater appreciation and acceptance of yourself.

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What is an ectomorph?

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Visual having a lean, slightly circular body build.

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What is an endomorph?

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An individual having a body build characterized by the relative prominence of the abdomen and other soft parts of the body.

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What’s a mesomorph?

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An individual characterized by a robust muscular body build.

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What are the three causes of eating disorders?

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Society
Abuses
voices within.

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What is Society’s cause of disorders?

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Models that appear on the front cover of most fashion magazines. Influence of television actresses. Pressure from the Internet, Pressures from being liked.

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What is Abuses’s cause of disorders?

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Eating disorders help protect them. Repressed the memories. Numb their feelings, show control, and express feelings. Some believe if they are too thin or too fat the abuse will stop. If they die, abuse ends too…

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What are voices within causes of disorders?

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Most suffering from an eating disorder people hear voices in their heads. Voice convinces the victim that they’re worthless, unloveable, fat, ugly, disgusting, hopeless, etc……

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What is the problem with athletes and eating disorders?

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Many sports like gymnastics, figure skating, sumo wrestling, diving, and football all require you to change your diet. To perform better you need to be more skinny or weigh more. The determination that the athletes have led to eating disorders. Yeah know this cuz its good.

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What is the set point theory?

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There is a weight range in which your body is programmed to wait and your body will fight to maintain that weight. You have no control over how tall you are.

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Characteristics of People with a Healthy Sense of Self-Worth

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Feeling Significant:
They believe they matter and that the world is a better place because of their presence.

Interaction with Others:
They can appreciate the worth of others and interact positively.

Radiating Positive Qualities:
They radiate hope, joy, and trust.

Emotional Awareness:
They are alive to their feelings and accept themselves.

Spiritual Acceptance:
They see themselves as delightful to God, believing they are lovable, worthy, and competent parts of God’s creation.
They acknowledge their sinful nature but feel redeemed and reconciled to God, aiming to become all He wanted them to be

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Characteristics of People with a Poor Sense of Self-Worth

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Dependence on Others’ Opinions:
They rely on others’ praise or criticism to determine how they feel or think about themselves at any given moment.

Lack of Freedom:
They are slaves to the opinions of others and are not free to be themselves.

Inner Struggle:
Despite outward success, they may feel constantly depressed and anxious due to a poor self-image developed in childhood.

Fragile Self-Image:
Their self-image may appear strong and resilient, but it is actually fragile and brittle
underneath.

Negative Expectations:
They expect to be cheated, rejected, and discarded in life, often creating what they fear.

Self-Defeating Behaviors:
They engage in self-defeating behaviors, marked by distrust and suspicion.
Tension and Insecurity:

They struggle with the tension of trying to be acceptable while believing they are not.

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What are the 3 pillars of self-esteem?

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Need to Feel Loved and Accepted:
To have a sense of belonging.

Need to Feel Acceptable:
To have a sense of worthiness.

Need to Feel Adequate:
To have a sense of competence and the feeling of possibility.

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Why are the three pillars important?

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Pillars are the supports on which a healthy self-image rests. If one pillar is undeveloped or damaged of person’s entire self-image is lopsided, unstable and shaky. The three-legged stool thing.

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belonging?

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The basic pillar to a healthy self-image is the sense of belonging or a feeling of being loved. It is the sense of security of person feels when he or she is accepted by other people, are feeling of being part of a relationship, love by at least one other person.

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worthiness?

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Worthiness deals with being whole on the inside, having a good feeling about yourself, a feeling of ”I like myself, I respect myself, I’m not ashamed of the way I treat myself” It is a feeling of being OK, clean, right and proper. It is the feeling that I am good enough to work.

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competence?

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The third pillar of our self-image is an inner sense of competence. Approaching a new task, a person with a confident attitude believes they can do it. This optimistic outlook inspires them with hopefulness and courage. It is closely related to their success in solving past problems.

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What is mental health?

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Mental health is about our feelings, thoughts, and relationships. It helps us manage stress and make choices. Good mental health is important for living well.

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Factors that contribute to Mental Illness:

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Personal history, biological, social

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Factors that contribute to Mental Illness: Personal History

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Brain defects or injuries.
Prenatal damage: Birth and trauma in the womb.

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Factors that contribute to Mental Illness: biological

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Genetics: Heredity and yeah
Chemical imbalance: Serotonin and dopamine
Infections: Certain infections are linked to the brain.
Substance abuse: Long-term substance abuse is linked to mental illnesses

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Factors that contribute to Mental Illness: Social

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Death or divorce.
Loss of a loved one.
A dysfunctional family.
Social or cultural expectations.
Substance abuse.
Psychological Trauma.
Poor ability to relate.
Social media.

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Stressors definition:

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Situations and emotions that cause you to feel stress. Internal and external pressure. Can lead to fight or flight.

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What are the 3 categories of stressors?

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Physical
Social/Mental
Change

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How is physical a stressor?

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Hunger, thirst, need for sleep, warmth, shelter.

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How is Social/Mental a stressor?

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Need for acceptance, affection, self-respect, achievement, pressure to conform, etc.

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How is Change a stressor?

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Move, vacation, injury, death of a friend or family, online school.

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What are adolescent stressors?

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The adolescent years are years where there is the potential for a lot of stress. The following are some of the stressors: Puberty, struggle to move, peer pressure, events, personal relationships, and gain respect.

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What are some reactions to stressors?

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Stomach ache, skin rash, trouble eating, blushing, nervous sweat, trouble sitting down, irratability, lashing out, destructive behaviour.

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What is the alarm stage in stress responses?

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What is this resistancInitial response to this stress.

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What is this resistance stage in stress responses?

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If stress continues, they resisted to function normally.

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What is this adaptation stage in stress responses?

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The body adapts and continues to function.

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What is this exhaustion stage in stress responses?

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Energy used up and you’re exhausted.

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Ways to improve your ability to cope with stress.

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Rely on God.
Have a healthy body.
Learn to relax.
Anticipate situations.
Reassess the situation.
Plan your time.
Maintain your sense of humour.

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What is neuroses?

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Mild mental illnesses such as anxiety, unreasonable feelings, etc…

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What is compulsion?

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Uncontrollable urge to do something over and over again without knowing why.

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What is a phobia?

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Intense, unreasonable fear.

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What is an obsession?

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Uncontrollable urge to think of something over and over again without knowing why.

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What is hypochondria?

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Exaggerating concern for one’s health.

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What is psychosis?

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Lost touch with reality and can barely function in society.

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What is suicide?

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Taking on one’s life.

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What is mitochondria?

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The powerhouse of the cell

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What is Type A personality?

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Type A personality is characterized by the following traits:

High Levels of Ambition:

Strong desire to achieve goals and succeed.
Competitiveness:

Strong drive to be better than others.
Time Urgency:

Constant sense of urgency and impatience.
Hostility and Aggression:

Prone to anger and irritability.
High Stress Levels:

Tendency to experience stress and pressure more intensely.
Perfectionism:

Striving for perfection in every aspect of life.
Type A individuals often have a high drive for success but may be more prone to stress-related health issues.

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What is type B personality?

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Type B personality is characterized by the following traits:

Relaxed and Easygoing:

More relaxed and less stressed compared to Type A individuals.
Lower Levels of Competitiveness:

Less driven by competition and the need to win.
Patience:

More patient and tolerant.
Flexibility:

Adaptable and open to change.
Enjoyment of Life:

Focus on enjoying life and activities without the pressure to achieve perfection.
Balanced Approach:

Able to balance work and leisure, taking time to relax and recharge.
Type B individuals tend to handle stress better and enjoy a more balanced and relaxed lifestyle.

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What is type C personality?

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Type C personality is characterized by the following traits:

Detail-Oriented:

Pays great attention to detail and is methodical in their approach.
Dependable and Reliable:

Known for being trustworthy and consistent in their actions.
Cautious and Thoughtful:

Takes time to consider options and avoids taking risks.
Introverted:

Often reserved and prefers solitary activities over socializing.
Struggles with Emotion Expression:

Tends to suppress emotions, especially negative ones like anger and frustration.
Preference for Stability:

Values security and predictability, often uncomfortable with change.
Compliance:

Often compliant and avoids conflict, going along with others to maintain harmony.
Type C individuals are often dependable and thorough but may struggle with stress-related health issues due to internalizing emotions and avoiding confrontation.

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What is type D personality?

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Type D personality is characterized by the following traits:

Negative Affectivity:

Tendency to experience negative emotions such as worry, irritability, and sadness.
Social Inhibition:

Tendency to inhibit self-expression and avoid social interactions due to fear of rejection or disapproval.
Distress:

Often feels a high level of psychological distress.
Pessimism:

Generally has a pessimistic outlook on life.
Cautious in Relationships:

Tends to be wary and reserved in social situations, often struggling to form close relationships.
Stress and Health Issues:

More prone to stress-related health issues, such as cardiovascular problems.
Type D individuals often experience high levels of anxiety and depression, and their tendency to suppress emotions can lead to increased stress and health complications.

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