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1
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Define Resilience

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The ability to bounce back or recover quickly from setbacks.

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How can low-moderate stress impact a person.

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Enhance persons productivity.

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3
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What aspects of the being does mental health affect?

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How a person, thinks, feels, behaves and interacts with others.

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What is a physicologist?

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  • Licensed mental health professional.
  • specialises in evaluating, treating and diagnosing mental health issues.
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5
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Describe depression.

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  • low mood, feelings of sadness
  • lasting more than 2 weeks
  • interferes with everyday life
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Characterise Anxiety.

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  • person feels anxious and stressed more so than the average person.
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Define mental health.

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  • psychological and physical wellbeing.
  • allows effective work, relationships and conflict resolution.
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What do counsellors do?

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  • talks to people about the personal issues they might be experiencing.
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9
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Define a stressor.

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Any emotional or physical demand that results in stress.

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10
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List some symptoms of depression.

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  • feeling tired all the time
  • feeling sick and run down
  • loss or change of appetite
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What is the primary focus of mindfulness?

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Training oneself to pay attention to everyday aspects of life and appreciate experiences as they occur.

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12
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Which stages of REM sleep involve rapid eye movement?

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Stages 3 + 4.

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13
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How does sleep impact mental health?

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Unhealthy sleep can lead to mental health problems [and vice versa].

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14
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What should you do as soon as you wake up.

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Get out of bed immediately.

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15
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What is one thing you should avoid doing right before sleep.

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  • screen time
  • full bladder.
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16
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True of false physical exercise increases stress levels.

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False ;)

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17
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What benefits does physical activity have.

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Both mental and physical benefits.

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18
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What happens during stages 3 + 4 during REM sleep?

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Cells and tissues repair and repelenish.

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19
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Can depression be genetic?

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yes.

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20
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List some behaviours associated with depression.

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  • not going out anymore
  • not getting things done at work or school
  • relying on alcohol or sedatives
  • inability to concentrate.
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21
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Define Stress

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The build-up of emotional tension. Low to moderate amounts may make a person more productive, but high amounts can be detrimental to health.

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Define mental illness.

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A health problem that significantly affects how a person feels, thinks, behaves and interacts with other people.

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23
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Define Psychotic disorder.

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A serious mental health disorder in which the mind foes not function normally and the ability to deal with reality is impaired or lost.

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Define Anxiety.

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A disorder where an individual feels anxious, nervous, or stressed very easily or more often than someone without the disorder.

25
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Define mental health.

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Psychological and emotional wellbeing that enables an individual to work, love, relate to others effectively and resolve conflicts.

26
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Social problems often associate with mental illness, list some of these problems.

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  • poverty, unemployment, homelessness.
27
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Common stressors include….

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  • exams, arguments with friends, family breakdown, assessments, job interviews.
28
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Symptoms of being overstressed:

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  • physical exhaustion
  • headaches
  • insomnia
  • depression
  • sore muscles
29
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Ways to reduce stress:

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  • positive self-talk
  • resolving conflicts
  • regular exercise
  • meditation
30
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What are some morning routine activities you can do to improve your sleep schedule.

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  • get out of bed immediately
  • don’t try to make up for lost sleep
  • go for a walk/get fresh air
  • get up at the same time everyday.
31
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What are some midday activities you can do to help sleep activity?

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  • Avoid napping
  • physical exercise
  • avoid drinking caffeine after 4:00pm
32
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What are some things you can do before going to sleep to help sleep activity?

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  • Avoid going to bed too early
  • Do not go to bed hungry
  • Do not go to bed with a full bladder
  • Wind down prior to going to bed
  • Avoid screens right before sleep
33
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What are the 8 tips for improving/building good mental health?

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1) Build relationships
2) Exercise and stay healthy
3) Develop gratitude
4) Identify/use your strengths
5) Create flow
6) Give to others
7) Spirituality or Religion (for some people)
8) Seek help

34
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What are some behaviours of a person with anxiety?

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  • Avoiding places/activities/people
  • Checking your pulse
  • Always having someone around you\
  • Avoiding eye-contact
35
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What are some thoughts a person with anxiety might have?

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  • “I’m going to die”
  • “I’m going crazy”
  • “I’m going to have a heart-attack”
36
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What are some feelings an anxious person might have?

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  • confused
  • nervous
  • tense
  • panicky
  • terrified
37
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What are some physical symptoms of a person with anxiety?

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  • Trembling/Shaking
  • Racing Heart
  • Breathless
  • Light-headedness
38
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What does GAD stand for?

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Generalised Anxiety Disorder

39
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What are phobias?

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Situations, occurrences or things that a person might feel excessive fear about.

40
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What are some symptoms of a person with GAD?

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  • uncontrollable worry
  • unrealistic thoughts
  • perfectionist
  • difficulty concentrating, rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing.
41
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What does OCD stand for?

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

42
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What are some symptoms of a person with OCD?

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  • obsessive and compulsive behaviours.
43
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What does PTSD stand for?

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

44
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What are some symptoms of a person with PTSD?

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  • flashbacks
  • nightmares
  • change in eating and sleeping patterns
45
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What are some symptoms of a person with Panic Disorder?

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  • panic attacks
  • increased heartrate
  • shortness of breath
  • chest pains
46
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What are some thoughts a person with Depression might have?

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  • “I’m worthless”
  • “It’s all my fault”
  • “Nothing good ever happens”
47
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What are some feelings a person with Depression might be experiencing?

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  • Irritability
  • Frustrated
  • Low self-esteem
  • Disappointed
48
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What are some physical signs someone might have Depression?

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  • Tired
  • Nausea
  • Insomnia
  • Appetite changes
49
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List some factors that could cause depression?

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  • Family conflict
  • Physical illness
  • Stress
  • Isolation
  • Drugs/Alcohol
  • Social Media
50
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Who’s gonna nail this test?

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ME

51
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What happens during stage 1 of REM sleep?

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light sleep.

52
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What happens during stage 2 of REM sleep?

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brain slows.

53
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What about stage 3 and 4

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Deep Sleep.

54
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What happens during REM sleep?

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breathing is shallow, high blood pressure and heart rate.

55
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What is safer sex vs safe sex?

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safe sex means contraception was used, safer sex includes the need for consent.

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