Mental Health Review

What are the 3 main components of health? Physical Social Emotional / Mental

List 5 characteristics of good mental health. Sense of belonging Sense of purpose Positive outlook Self sufficiency Healthy self-esteem

List 5 characteristics of healthy self-esteem. Friends who value and respect you Positive view of self View mistakes as learning opportunities Accept the things you can’t change and focus on things you can Try new activities

Define perception The act of becoming aware through the senses

What is a stressor? Anything that causes stress

Examples of psychosomatic responses to stress High blood pressure Weakened immune system

What is the difference between positive and negative stress? Positive stress motivates you to work at something Negative stress can harm your mental and physical health

When should someone seek outside help for managing their stress? When the stress is interfering with the ability to carry out normal daily activities

What is the first step in handling stress? Identify what is causing the stress

How can chronic stress effect an individual? Harms physical and mental health

How can a positive outlook help to manage stress? It can change the way you perceive a stressor

Ways to relax Deep breathing Warm bath laughing

Define mental health Ability to accept yourself and others, express and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life

Define self-sufficiency Being confident enough to make decisions that promote your independence and self-assurance

3 stages of body’s response to stress Alarm – brain sends signals from hypothalamus to pituitary gland to adrenal gland to produce adrenaline for “fight or flight” Resistance – body adapts and reacts to stress Fatigue – after long term exposure, the body loses ability to adapt and cannot manage stress effectively

Physical reactions of body to stress Increased HR Increased Blood flow to brain and muscles Increased Blood Pressure

Stress management techniques Avoidance or limiting Relaxation Redirect energy Seek support Maintain good physical health