1. MENTAL HEALTH
December 2017

3. American Psychological Association
Anxiety
An emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increase blood pressure
Individuals with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They may avoid certain situations out of worry.
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5. Anxiety Anxiety can be a completely normal response to stress
Anxiety disorders are manageable with treatment, such as counseling and/or medication
Therapy for anxiety disorders works by helping people identify and change the irrational beliefs or fears behind their anxiety

7. Treatment for Anxiety
A healthy lifestyle also plays an important role in managing anxiety
Adequate sleep, nutrition, and exercises can all help minimize symptoms
Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation can help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety

8. Emotional Intelligence
The ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others
New research shows that happy people are more likely to work towards goals, find the resources the need to attract others with their energy and optimism
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10. Substance Abuse
Even the “experimental” use of alcohol and drugs can negatively effect a person’s life
Blackouts, overdoses, and accidents can happen when it seems like things are under control

11. Substance Abuse Alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases
Alcohol and/or drug use doesn’t have to affect your ability to function academically to be a problem
Substance abuse can be treated

12. Stress
Can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being stuck in traffic. Or it can last a long time if you’re dealing with relationship problems, death of a loved on, or other serious situations.
Stress becomes dangerous when it interferes with your ability to live a normal life over an extended period.
You may feel tired, unable to concentrate, or irritable.
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14. Stress is always bad for you Stress is the same for everybody
Myths about Stress
Stress is always bad for you
Stress is the same for everybody
Stress is different for each of us. What is stressful for one person may or may not be stressful for another.
Each of us responds to stress in a unique way
Essential to figure out how to manage stress
Managed stress makes us productive and happy; mismanaged stress hurts and even kills us

16. Myths about Stress
Stress is everywhere, so you can’t do anything about it
The most popular techniques for reducing stress are the best ones
Effective planning involves setting priorities and working on simple problems first
When stress is mismanaged, it’s difficult to prioritize
No universally effective stress reduction techniques exist.
Only a comprehensive program tailored to the individual works

18. Only major symptoms of stress require attention
Myths about Stress
NO Symptoms NO Stress
Only major symptoms of stress require attention
Absence of symptoms does not mean the absence of stress.
Camouflaging symptoms with medication may deprive you of the signals you need for reducing the strain on your physiological and psychological symptoms
Minor symptoms of stress (ie. headache) are the early warnings that your life is getting out of hand and that you need to do a better job of managing your stress

20. Depression
A medical condition that can affect a person’s ability to work, study interact with people, or take care of themselves
Can be caused by imbalances in brain chemistry
Can also be triggered by stress, poor nutrition, physical illness, personal loss, and school or relationship difficulties
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21. Depression Depression is highly treatable
80-90% of people who are treated for depression experience significant improvement, and almost all individuals gain some relief from their symptoms