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List four characteristics of a mentally healthy person. Show Answer

Experiences a range of emotions, has a support system, asks for help when needed, doesn’t avoid unpleasant or difficult situations. Back to Board

Give four examples of anxiety disorders, and give one symptom of each. Show Answer

Phobia- extreme fear of object or situation Generalized Anxiety Disorder- panic attacks, general uneasiness, anxiety Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks OCD- Obsessive thoughts create extreme anxiety, and compulsive rituals Back to Board

What are four mood disorders, and give one symptom of each. Show Answer

Depression- overwhelming sadness, eating and sleeping changes Bipolar Disorder- extreme mood changes from depression to manic phase (excessive energy, racing thoughts) Seasonal Affective Disorder- depression during winter months Post Partum Depression- depression after baby is born. Fear, lack of interest, or over concern with baby Back to Board

What type of mental illness is schizophrenia What type of mental illness is schizophrenia? Give three symptoms of schizophrenia. Show Answer

Thought Disorder. Hallucinations Delusional thinking Paranoia Back to Board

What are the five stages of grief and loss? Show Answer

Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance Back to Board

Give one example of a stressor, stress response, and stress related disorder. Show Answer

Stressor- test, divorce, health issue Stress response- increase heart rate, breathing, racing thoughts, muscles tighten Stress Related Disorder- Mental Illness, TMJ, high blood pressure, muscle aches, headaches Back to Board

Explain the steps in General Adaptation Syndrome- provide at least 2 examples per stage. Show Answer

Alarm- body releases adrenaline, heart rate and breathing increase, muscles tense, thoughts race Resistance- Body stops releasing adrenaline, body returns to normal state Exhaustion- psychosomatic disease- headaches, muscle tension, immune system impaired, TMJ, mental illness Back to Board

Explain what a coping skill is, and give four examples. Show Answer

Coping Skill is an activity that brings one from the alarm stage to the resistance stage. Talking to friends Deep breathing Exercise Listening to music Back to Board

What is the purpose of a management technique What is the purpose of a management technique? Give four examples of management techniques. Show Answer

Management Techniques are long term stress prevention activities. Taking time for yourself- reflection, quiet time or a hobby Exercise Eating well Volunteering, working with others Back to Board

Describe the relationship between stress and disease Describe the relationship between stress and disease. Include thoughts on how mindfulness can influence stress. Show Answer

Stress is extremely wearing on the body and mind Stress is extremely wearing on the body and mind. Overtime, stress can weaken the immune system and impact a person’s wellness in a variety of ways; mental illness, chronic fatigue and illness, TMJ, headaches, muscle aches. Mindfulness techniques are activities to quiet the mind and calm the body. Back to Board

Give four reasons for the increase in teen suicide rate. Show Answer

Families moving/no support network Academic Pressure Divorce Rate Technology Families moving/no support network Back to Board

List five warning signs of suicide. Show Answer

Giving away prized possessions Verbal Hints Isolation Depression Loss of loved one, relationship, something important to the person Back to Board

Name four myths about suicide. Show Answer

If someone is talking about suicide they just want attention. Girls commit suicide more often than boys. If you talk about suicide with someone it will give them ideas. Only a therapist can prevent a suicide. Back to Board

What are three things you could say to a friend who may be suicidal? Show Answer

“I care about you”-Show you care “Are you thinking about hurting yourself?”- Ask the question “It seems like this is really hard for you right now”- Acknowledge their feelings “I will go with you to talk to someone, which adult do you feel comfortable talking with?”- Get Help Back to Board

-Name three people in school -Name two community resources Name people or places to go for help if you are concerned about a friend or yourself. -Name three people in school -Name two community resources Show Answer

School: Community: First Call 864-7777 Guidance Counselors, Mariah Larkin, Ms.Bohman, Ms. Randall-Mullins, any adult Community: First Call 864-7777 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) VT Dial 2-1-1 (Info and referral service) Back to Board

Give three reasons why people might self injure? Show Answer

As a way to express feelings and emotions Coping Skill As a way to express feelings and emotions Relieve Tension Back to Board

Name one way Callie (from CUT) coped with her anxiety. Show Answer

Callie self-harmed. She did not talk. Back to Board

Name two myths about self harm. Show Answer

Self harm is a failed suicide attempt People self harm to get attention Back to Board

Name three ways to help a friend who self harms. Show Answer

Acknowledge their feelings Show you care Acknowledge their feelings Find an adult to help Back to Board

Give three examples of how self-injury and eating disorders are similar. Show Answer

Self injury and eating disorders are both: -unhealthy coping skills -methods of feeling ‘in control’ -seen more in girls than boys -methods of dealing with emotions Back to Board

What would you call the disorder that Holden suffers from the loss of his brother, Allie? Show Answer

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Back to Board

Name one thing Holden did to cope with his depression? Show Answer

Drank Alcohol Back to Board

Name one sign that Holden was suicidal? Show Answer

Holden says he wants to die. Back to Board

Name one sign that Callie was suicidal? Show Answer

Callie was not suicidal- she used self injury as a coping skill. Back to Board

Based on characters in Cut, what are the two different ways that individuals who self harm might present themselves? Show Answer

Callie is very quiet, introverted about her self harming behavior. Amanda is very open and ‘in your face’ about her self harming behavior. Back to Board

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