Mental Health Flashcards
what is mental health?
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well, and work well.
What is mental illness?
Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these).
explain the differences between a mental illness and mental health
Mental health is always there and may be positive or negative, mental illness affects a person’s ability to function over a long period of time and is diagnosed by a doctor.
5 things you can do to keep a healthy mental wellbeing
-being mindful of how your body feels
-checking your thinking is helpful and realistic
-doing some slow and deep breathing
having a rest day
-reflecting on your day or week
-speaking positively to yourself
What are the causes of mental illness
-can be genetic (due to a chemical imbalance)
-It may be triggered by environmental
factors such as unresolved stress or inappropriate drug use.
Define bullying
Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social or psychological harm to a person.
there are different types of bullying
active bullying, passive bullying, and _____ bullying.
cyber bullying
What does Active bullying involve?
Verbal bullying and physical bullying
Passive bullying is ______?
making someone feel invisible by ignoring them or not inviting them to activities.
cyberbullying is____?
bullying someone online
what is Depression
Depression is a common and serious mental disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, act, and perceive the world for an extended period of time.
7 symptoms of depression are:
-feeling tired all the time.
-feeling sick and run down.
-headaches and muscle pains.
-stomach pain, butterflies or churning gut.
-sleep problems.
-loss or change of appetite.
-significant weight loss or gain.
what is anxiety?
Intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and feeling tired may occur.
when someone feels anxious on most days. The constant worrying can make it hard to work, study or see friends and family. is the definition of what type of anxiety?
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
some of the symptoms of GAD are ____?
-excessive and unreasonable worry over events or activities, such as work, school or health
-excessive worry about their capacity and confidence to deal with situations
-inability to control or stop their worrying
-feelings of apprehension
-muscle tension
-restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
-being easily fatigued
-tension headaches
social anxiety is?
What symptoms does it include?
when someone has an intense fear of being criticised, embarrassed or humiliated.
symptoms are:
-excessive perspiration
-trembling
-blushing or stammering when trying to speak
-nausea or diarrhoea.
specific phobia is ______?
when someone feels very scared about a particular object or situation.
A panic disorder is
intense, overwhelming and often uncontrollable feelings of anxiety. Physical symptoms can include trouble breathing, chest pain, dizziness and sweating.
examples of treatment of anxiety and depression
Treatment includes:
-Therapy
-Medication (such as antidepressants)
-Mindfulness
-Healthy eating and exercise
-Support group
-Talking to supportive friends or family
Look at your personal character strengths and weaknesses (the mental health toolkit should show them) and explain how they can support your mental health.
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how many hours of sleep should a young person get?
How can you improve sleep routines?
-8-10 hours of sleep
-sleep improvements:
-2 hours of vigorous exercise
-a regular sleep schedule
-60mins of no screens before bed
