Mental Health- Stress, Anxiety, Addiction and Mental Illness

Question 1

What is the definition of stress

Answer 1

Stress is a physical and emotional reaction to challenges.

Question 2

What is the difference between eustress and distress?

Answer 2

Eustress is positive and motivates performance, while distress is negative and causes overwhelm.

Question 3

List three physical symptoms of stress and describe how they affect the body.

Answer 3

Increased heart rate (prepares for action), sweating (cools body), and muscle tension (prepares for quick responses).

Question 4

What role does adrenaline play in the body’s response to stress?

Answer 4

Adrenaline triggers the “fight-or-flight” response, increasing heart rate, energy, and alertness to respond to threats.

Question 5

How does stress impact your mental health?

Answer 5

Depression​
Sleeplessness​
Difficulty concentrating​
Irritability​
Mood swings​
Anxiety​

Question 6

Why is it important to identify and manage stress early?

Answer 6

Early management prevents chronic issues like high blood pressure, mental exhaustion, and weakened immunity.

Question 7

What are examples of eustress?

Answer 7

Preparing for a big presentation
Starting a new job
Roller Coaster Ride
Travel that is stressful but rewarding

Question 8

True or false: Stress affects both mental health and physical health.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True/false- Adrenaline is released during a stress response?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

Which system in the body activates during the “fight-or-flight” response?

Answer 10

Nervous System

Question 11

What are the physical symptoms of stress?

Answer 11

Increased heart rate, Sweating, Dilated pupils, Loss of appetite

Question 12

What can cause us stress?

Answer 12

People, situations, events, objects, places

Question 13

What is the body’s automatic reaction to stress?

Answer 13

“fight-or-flight” response

Question 14

Define Anxiety

Answer 14

A combination of worry and fear

Question 15

Define “State Anxiety”

Answer 15

Caused by a temporary stressor

Question 16

What is “trait anxiety”

Answer 16

A long-term condition that may require more help, such as therapy.

Question 17

What are the physical symptoms of anxiety?

Answer 17

Muscle tension
headaches
insomnia
dry mouth
stomach pain
high blood pressure
increased heart rate

Question 18

What are the mental symptoms of anxiety?

Answer 18

Excessive worry​
irritability​
impatience
fatigue​
memory loss​
difficulty concentrating

Question 19

List some coping strategies for anxiety.

Answer 19

Deep breathing, journaling, exercise, confide in someone, laughing, sleeping

Question 20

True/False- Anxiety always requires medication to manage.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

How could anxiety impact your academic performance?

Answer 21

Anxiety can cause difficulty concentrating and poor memory, which could negatively affect your overall academic performance.

Question 22

Define “Addiction”

Answer 22

A chronic medical disease involving brain circuits, genetics, and the environment

Question 23

True/False- Addiction can be treated.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What contributes to addiction?

Answer 24

Trauma
Genetics
Environment
Mental Health Disorders
Brain Changes

Question 25

What changes occur in the brain due to addiction?

Answer 25

Reduce dopamine production and inhibit the brain’s ability to feel pleasure naturally. ​

Question 26

Name the types of addiction.

Answer 26

Substance addiction and behavioral addiction

Question 27

List behavioral addictions.

Answer 27

Food Pornography Gambling Social Media Video games

Question 28

What are the health effects of addiction?

Answer 28

Psychosis​ Depression​ Anxiety​

Question 29

What are some mental health disorders linked to addiction?

Answer 29

Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder PTSD

Question 30

Define Addiction and its characteristics

Answer 30

Addiction is a chronic condition that involves compulsive behavior despite harmful consequences. It affects brain circuits and behavior.

Question 31

What are the causes of addiction and their effects

Answer 31

Genetics: Increases risk due to inherited traits. Trauma: Leads to emotional struggles and self-medication with substances. Environment: Increased risk due to unrealistic portrayal in social media, peer pressure, and stressful family/home environments

Question 32

How does addiction affect brain chemistry?

Answer 32

Addiction reduces dopamine production, making it harder to feel pleasure naturally. This creates dependency.

Question 33

Please provide an example of a behavioral addiction and describe its impact.

Answer 33

***figure out the answer to this question

Question 34

What are treatment options for addiction?

Answer 34

Counseling/therapy​ Psychological evaluation​ Medication to treat withdrawal symptoms​ Long-term follow-up to prevent relapse Healthful habits​ Change of environment​

Question 35

Define "Mental Disorder"

Answer 35

A condition that disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, and behavior

Question 36

Define "Stigma"

Answer 36

Negative attitudes and discrimination against people with mental illnesses

Question 37

List the mental health disorders

Answer 37

Major Depression (MD)​ Schizophrenia ​ Bipolar Disorder (BD) ​ Panic disorder ​ Social Anxiety Disorder​ Eating Disorders ​ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ​ Addictions​

Question 38

What is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?

Answer 38

Excessive worry about everyday activities

Question 39

What is bipolar disorder?

Answer 39

A disorder that affects your mood

Question 40

What is P-T-S-D

Answer 40

A disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event

Question 41

What are some treatments commonly used for mental health disorders?

Answer 41

Therapy Medication Exercise

Question 42

Define mental disorders and provide two examples.

Question 43

Explain how PTSD can develop and name one symptom.

Answer 43

PTSD can develop after experiencing trauma. A symptom is flashbacks or nightmares.

Question 44

Describe one mood disorder and its impact on daily life.

Answer 44

Example- Bipolar disorder involves mood swings that affect relationships and work performance.

Question 45

List two treatment options for mental health disorders and explain how they help.