LIFETIME HEALTH CHAPTER 3

SELF-ESTEEM A measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

BENEFITS OF HIGH SELF-ESTEEM INCREASE RESPECT INCREASED ABILITY TO REACH GOALS INCREASED WILLINGNESS TO TRY INCREASED FEELINGS OF VALUE

A measure of how one views oneself Self-concept A measure of how one views oneself

The characteristic of doing what one knows is right Integrity The characteristic of doing what one knows is right

PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE ASSERTIVE Communication styles PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE ASSERTIVE

The ability to understand another person’s feelings and attitudes EMPATHY The ability to understand another person’s feelings and attitudes

Body language A form of non-verbal communication through facial expressions, gestures and posture

Mental health Is the state of mental well-being in which one can cope with the demands of daily life

Mental health A sense of control Ability to endure failures and frustrations Ability to see events positvely Ability to express emotions in a healthy way

DEFENSE MECHANISM IS AN UNCONSCIOUS THOUGHT OR BEHAVIOR USED TO AVOID EXPERIENCING UNPLEASANT EMOTIONS

IS AN ILLNESS THAT AFFECTS A PERSON’S THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS MENTAL DISORDER IS AN ILLNESS THAT AFFECTS A PERSON’S THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS SYMPTOM IS A CHANGE THAT A PERSON NOTICES IN HIS OR HER BODY OR MIND AND THAT IS CAUSED BY A DISEASE OR DISORDER

DEPRESSION FACE THE PROBLEM – DON’T WAIT FOR DEPRESSION TO GO AWAY. SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IMMEDIATLEY IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM – WHAT IS CAUSING THE DEPRESSION? TAKE ACTION – CHANGE NEGATIVE THINKING AND USE POSITIVE TALK. SEEK OUT SUPPORT FROM OTHERS BE ACTIVE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SUCH AS PLAYING A SPORT, CAN MAKE YOUR BODY PRODUCE CHEMICALS THAT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.

DEPRESSION SADNESS AND HOPELESSNESS THAT KEEP A PERSON FROM CARRYING OUT EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES LACK OF ENERY WITHDRAWAL FROM PEOPLE LOSS OF APPETITE OR OVEREATING TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE SLEEP FEELINGS OF HELPLESSNESS AND HOPELESSNESS

WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION? SUBSTANCE ABUSE – 30% OF ALL ADDICTS SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION GENETICS - HISTORY OF DEPRRSSION IN FAMILY PERSONALITY - PESSIMISTIC ATTITUDE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE – LOSS OF LOVED ONE OR JOB

ATTENTION-DEFECIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. He or she may also be restless and almost constantly active. (11% of children in U.S have been diagnosed with ADHD age 4-17)

WHAT CAUSES ADHD? Genes (HEREDITARY) Cigarette smoking, alcohol use, or drug use during pregnancy Exposure to environmental toxins, such as high levels of lead, at a young age Low birth weight Brain injuries

SIGNS & SYPTOMS OF AHD Difficulty paying attention (inattention) Being overactive (hyperactivity) Acting without thinking (impulsivity) Overlook or miss details, make careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities Have problems sustaining attention in tasks or play, including conversations, lectures, or lengthy reading Seem to not listen when spoken to directly

SIGNS & SYPTOMS OF AHD (CONT’D) Fail to not follow through on instructions, fail to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace, or start tasks but quickly lose focus and get easily sidetracked Have problems organizing tasks and activities, such as doing tasks in sequence, keeping materials and belongings in order, keeping work organized, managing time, and meeting deadlines Avoid or dislike tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork or homework, or for teens and older adults, preparing reports, completing forms, or reviewing lengthy papers

SIGNS & SYPTOMS OF AHD (CONT’D) Lose things necessary for tasks or activities, such as school supplies, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, and cell phones Become easily distracted by unrelated thoughts or stimuli Forgetful in daily activities, such as chores, errands, returning calls, and keeping appointments