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define health
the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and illness
what 2 things promote health today?
- holistic
- preventative
what is holistic
well-being of the whole person
what is preventative
not waiting for illness to occur
where do we get our food energy from
calories
what is the body’s preferred energy source
carbohydrates (sugar and starch)
know the function of vitamins
- provide energy
- compounds that regulate digestion and metabolism
know the function of minerals
-inorganic substances that regulate body function
3 types of fitness
- physical
- mental
- social
how to be physically fit
- routine physicals
- nutrition
- weight control
- rest
- waste elimination
- aerobic exercise
- immunizations
- avoiding abusive behaviors
what is stress
subjective feeling of tension to perceived events
what is coping
how the mind reacts to stress
why do stressors come about
typically provoked by life changing scenarios
3 elements to the perception of control
- in control (able to change an outcome)
- powerlessness (cannot change an outcome)
- hopelessness (have no potential)
when and why CISM (critical incident stress management) debriefing is used
- helps prevent PTSD
- pre-incident preparedness
- idealism: to help those who have witnessed or who have interacted in a crisis return to a normality ASAP
- post-crisis recovery
effective coping mechanism
moderate level of worry to engage adaptive activity to relieve mental distress
ineffective coping mechanism
- maladaptive behavior
- psychotic behavior (disconnect w/reality by using defense mechanisms to deny, destroy, or avoid reality when a problem cannot be solved)
positive coping mechanisms
- get moving
- learn and accept when you need help
- engage socially
- make time for fun and relaxation
- take control of your environment (avoid, unnecessary stress, alter situation, adapt to stressor, and accepts things you cannot change)
negative coping mechanisms
- drug/alcohol abuse
- binge eating
- zoning out for hours on electronics
- withdrawing from those who love you
- dependency on Rx to help you relax
- over sleeping
- procrastinating
- finding yourself avoiding everything
- taking your stress out onto others
what do drugs “allow” an individual to do?
- keep up w/ demands of life, school, and work
- provide an escape from reality
- have a source of socialization
- helps enhance certain experiences
- contribute to “resolving” underlined/undiagnosed psychological issues
define addiction
engagement in a pleasurable activity that w/ continued use/act becomes compulsive, interfering w/ ordinary life responsibilities
2 types of addiction/ dependency
- psychological dependence
- physiological dependence
define dependency
inability to stop engaging in compulsive activity
define abuse
improper use of something
substances commonly abused by HCW, that are assessable in the work place
- amphetamine
- opioid
- sedative, hypnotic, or aniolytic
stimulants
- nicotine
- amphetamines
- cocaine
depressants
- alcohol
- cannabis
- opioid
- sedative hypnotic
- barbiturates
3 drug classes that are fatal given sudden withdrawal
- barbiturates
- alcohol
- sedative/hypnotic
which drug ONLY has a psychological addiction
cannabis
what is the most addictive drug class
opioid disorders (severe addiction)
what is the fastest growing & currently most dangerous drug class?
amphetamine
which 4 drug classes are the most regularly used among the general population
- cannabis
- alcohol
- nicotine
- opioids
