Unit 2 & 3 Flashcards
Describes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental Health
What are some contributions to positive metal health
- connecting with others. -staying positive. -getting physically active
- Helping others. -getting enough sleep. -developing coping skills
The act of ending one’s own life through direct violence at oneself
Suicide
What are the main risk factors of suicide
A prior attempt, discussion of ending life
- Depression/mental disorders. -preoccupation with death
- Substance abuse. -withdrawal from family, friends, and activities
A serious medical illness and disorder of the brain with symptoms of constant sadness that must be present for at least two weeks.
Depression
An eating disorder that makes people lose more weight than is considered healthy for the age and height. Individuals with this mental disorder have an intense irrational fear of gaining weight, even when they are underweight
Anorexia
Involves periods of excessive over eating followed by extreme methods of purging
Bulimia Nervosa
This is when you lose control over eating without purging, excessive exercise, or fasting.
Binge Eating
Difficulty to control anxiety and stay focused on daily tasks, the struggle may feel overwhelming and endless
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Involves repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. To manage the thoughts, the individual may repeat a specific behavior or set of behaviors called compulsions.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of any tension or hyperactivity/impulsivity (sometimes both) that interferes with functioning or development.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
When people wander off task, lack persistence, has difficulty sustaining focus, and is disorganized.
ADHD: Inattention
When people seem to move about constantly, including the situation which is not appropriate, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks. Adults present as extreme restlessness or wearing others out with constant activity.
ADHD: Hyperactivity
When people make hasty actions that occur in a moment without first thinking about them or desires immediate rewards from the inability to delay gratification.
ADHD: Hyperactivity-Impulsivity
A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior and is usually diagnosed within the first two years of life.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Having connections, a sense of belonging, a constant support system, and positive relationships
Positive Social Health
These relationships generate respect and honestly between both people.
Healthy Relationships
These relationships are marked by serious problems and characteristics such as disrespect and control
Unhealthy Relationships
Unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.
Bullying
What are the five forms of communication
- Verbal (sounds/ language/ tone of voice
- Aural (listening/ hearing)
- Nonverbal (facial expressions, body language, and posture)
- Written ( journals, emails, blogs, and text messages)
- Visual (signs/symbols/pictures)
Determined by their biology and the physiological differences found among male, female, and various intersex bodies.
Sex
This refers to the social or cultural distinctions associated with being male, female, or intersex
Gender
This is a person’s interest in and attraction to others; as well as their capacity to have erotic experiences and responses.
Human Sexuality
the emotional and sexual attraction to particular sexes or genders
Sexual Orientation
a person’s sense of self as a member of a particular gender.
Gender Identity
any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.
Sexual Harassment
discrimination of a particular group or individual based upon sexual orientation
Sexual Bias
intentional sexual contact characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, or abuse of authority toward a victim who does not or can not consent.
Sexual Assalt
These provide hormones to the women that trick her body into thinking she’s pregnant, thus the egg is not released each month. Does NOT protect against STDs
Hormonal Contraception
This method works by preventing fertilization. Two main barrier methods are condoms and diaphragm.
Barrier Method
A natural method of birth control that is based on understanding a woman’s reproductive cycle. When couples do not want to conceive a child, theh abstain from intercourse during her fertile days of the month.
Fertility Awareness (FAM)
The ability to have an expressed thoughts, feelings, and emotions in an appropriate manner and cope effectively with life
Emotional Wellness
What are the seven characteristics of emotionally healthy people
- Connected
- Goal Oriented
- Self-Aware
- Flexible
- Self-Caring
- Responsible
- Resilient
The value and respect individuals have for themselves. A person’s own opinion of themselves
Self-esteem
What people think about their skills and abilities, as well as to believe that they will be fine even in the face of obstacles.
Self-confidence
The ability to monitor one’s own and others’ emotions, discriminate among them, and use the information gathered to guide ones thinking and actions. It is a fairly specific ability that connects a persons knowledge processes to his or her emotional processes
Emotional Intelligence (EI)
What are the five abilities of Emotional Intelligence
- Bing Self-Aware
- Managing Emotions
- Motivating Oneself
- Having Empathy
- Handling Relationships
When emotions affect the body - whether physically, spiritually, or psychologically
Emotional Distress
What are the five stages of greif
- Denial, disbelief, numbness
- Anger, blaming others
- Bargaining
- Depressed mood, sadness, and crying
- Acceptance
What ars the six strategies for emotional wellness?
- Brighten Your Outlook
- Reduce Stress
- Get Quality Sleep
- Cope with Loss
- Strengthen Social Connections
- Be Mindful
Any conception of alcohol or drugs
Substance Use
When someone continues to use drugs or alcohol even when it causes problems, such as interfering with the ability to work, yielding unhealthy relationships with family, and having an impact on that individuals health
Substance Abuse
A dependence on alcohol or drugs.
Substance Addiction
The ingredient found in beer, wine, and spear instead cause drunkenness.
Alcohol (ethanol)
This drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, where it immediately stimulates the release of the hormone epinephrine(adrenaline). Then stimulation is followed by sedative reaction causing a temporary feeling of relaxation and reducing anxiety.
Nicotine
What are the signs of recent tobacco use?
- Initial stimulation, then reduction in activity of brain and nervous system
- Increased alertness and concentration
- Feeling of mild euphoria
- Feelings of relaxation following stimulation
- Increased blood pressure and heart rate
What are the long term effects of tobacco use?
- Lung diseases, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema
- Heart disease(stroke, heart attack, vascular disease, and aneurysm
- Leukemia
- Cataracts
- Pneumonia
- Risk of miscarriage (if pregnant)
This drug is made from the hemp Plant cannabis sativa. The psychoactive chemical is THC;
Marijuana
Signs of Marijuana use
- Altered senses
- Altered sense of time
- Changes in mood
- Impaired body movement
- Increased heart rate
- Difficulty with thinking, problem solving, and memory
Signs of Alcohol use
Slurred Speech, Odor of Alcohol, Slow response to questions/comments, and Crying/Moody
Long term effects of marijuana
- Impaired brain development for fetuses and children
- Impaired thinking, memory, and learning functions
- Hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis
- Breathing problems
Narcodics that act as a central nervous system depressant
Opiods
These drugs are used to help induce sleep, stop pain, and relieve anxiety and/or muscle spasm. Alcohol and sedatives also fall into this category
Depressants
These drugs increase the levels of the natural dopamine in the brain.
Cocaine and meth
These are drugs that temporary increase alertness and energy. Prescription med’s are used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy
Stimulants
Chemical compounds that are produced in illegal labs
Synthetic Drugs
Substances that people inhale to produce a short term high
Inhalants
Drugs that alter peoples awareness of their surroundings/thoughts/feelings
Hallucinogenics
Psychoactive drugs that act on the central nervous system
Club Drugs
A complex disease that takes more than good intentions to quit, because of the ways drugs change the chemistry in the brain
Drug addiction
This happens when people feel they don’t have the tools to manage the demands in their lives, and can be both short term and long term
Stress
A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat or danger. It also reacts to stress.
The fight or flight response
The pattern of responses the body goes through after being prompted by a stressor
GAS (General Adaption Syndrome)
What are the three stages of GAS (General Adaption Syndrome)?
- Alarm
- Resistance
- Exhaustion
What are the psychological effects of Stress
Worry, Anger, Irritability, Depression, Forgetfulness and Inability to focus
What are three main tips for managing stress?
- Develop a New Attitude
- Take Care of your Body
- Connect with Others
A mind and body practice that has a long history of use for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving psychological balance, coping with illness, and enhancing overall health and well-being. Mind and body practices focus on interactions among the brain, body, mind, and behavior
Meditation
What are the four elements of meditaion?
- A quiet location with as few distractions as possible
- Comfortable posture
- A focus of attention
- An Open Attitude
The skills you need for daily life are developed as the result of a what process?
social and emotional learning (SEL)
What are the five areas of social and emotional learning?
- Self Aware
- Self-Management
- Communication and Leadership
- Executive Functions
- Social Awareness
What are the five key characteristics of SEL?
- SEL is a LIFELONG Process that emphasizes the development of the whole person.
- SEL is primarily concerned with the affective domain
- SEL are practical and applicable in the workplace.
- SEL can take place in a variety of formal and informal settings.
- SEL skills are measurable. Progress on learning and using
The ability to recognize your emotions and describe how you feel
Self Awareness
Enables you to notice the connections among your emotions, feelings, and relate behaviors. It helps you learn more about who you are, what you are good at, and what you care about.
Self Awareness
People that believe they can develop their intelligence through effort and strategic problem solving, it is a key still to self awareness because such people are less likely to be dissuaded by failure; rather, they will continually try to improve themselves.
Growth Mindset
People’s belief in their own ability to learn, accomplish tasks, and achieve goals
Self efficacy
The ability to accept responsibility for, be accountable for, and effectively manage one’s own emotions, behavior, actions, and well being.
Self Management
The process of managing factors that cause anxiety and maintain over all well-being.
Stress Management
An essential skill to obtain personal and professional milestones
Goal Setting
What does S.M.A.R.T. goals stand for?
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Timley
The ability to use techniques for self monitoring and time management
Self-Discipline Skills
What are three key skills for self management?
Stress managements, goal setting, and self discipline
These skills include active listening, empathizing, collaborating and cooperating, respecting diversity, and gas,in the initiative to solve problems.
Effective Interpersonal Communication and Leadership
The ability to imagine yourself in another person’s situation and understand that person’s feelings.
Empathy
Compassion for/with another
Sympathy
The ability to use a variety of communication techniques ( including assertiveness, persuasion, perspective taking, and cooperation) to negotiate and resolve disagreements.
Conflict Resolution
What are the three main stratagies for developing empathy
- Cultivate Curiosity
- Diversity
- Read Literature
Requires individuals to communicate, cooperate, and coordinate with others.
Teamwork and Collaboration
What are three Strategies for Collaboration & Teamwork
- Create space for imagination and innovation.
- Make sure the work is coordinated.
- Be adaptable to change.
What are the Characteristics of Executive Function?
- Resist reacting
- Adapt to changing
- View problems objectively
- Conduct research
- Use specific processes and systems to focus
- Solve a complex problem creatively
- Take initiative to learn (self directed learner)
What are the executive function skills?
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Self Directed Learning
An individual’s ability to engage, react, and respond two people in a variety of social situations
Social Awareness
What are the benefits of social awareness?
- Experience more positive moods
- Have more energy and interest in life
- Outperform those who lack the skills
- Contribute to the success of business, organizations, and communities
