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Which of the following determines your mental health?
Which of the following determines your mental health?
What is mental health?
What is mental health?
A state of well-being that helps you deal with life's challenges.
Which of these is NOT important for positive mental health?
Which of these is NOT important for positive mental health?
What can help reduce the negative impacts of stress on mental health?
What can help reduce the negative impacts of stress on mental health?
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To stay mentally healthy, you should focus on your relationships, mindset, emotions, and what else?
To stay mentally healthy, you should focus on your relationships, mindset, emotions, and what else?
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What is stress?
What is stress?
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Give an example of how stress can have a positive impact on mental health.
Give an example of how stress can have a positive impact on mental health.
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What is an outcome of healthy stress?
What is an outcome of healthy stress?
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Which of these could have a negative effect on your mental wellness?
Which of these could have a negative effect on your mental wellness?
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Stress can have negative impacts on your mental health when?
Stress can have negative impacts on your mental health when?
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What is the biggest sign that someone might be dealing with a mental health challenge?
What is the biggest sign that someone might be dealing with a mental health challenge?
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When should someone talk to a mental health professional about unwelcome thoughts or emotions?
When should someone talk to a mental health professional about unwelcome thoughts or emotions?
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When could a range of emotions indicate a mental health condition?
When could a range of emotions indicate a mental health condition?
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What is an example of a traumatic experience?
What is an example of a traumatic experience?
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Which part of your brain is involved in your motivation?
Which part of your brain is involved in your motivation?
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What is an example of a mental health issue that may be at risk?
What is an example of a mental health issue that may be at risk?
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Which of the following is NOT something you can do to improve or maintain your mental health?
Which of the following is NOT something you can do to improve or maintain your mental health?
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Which is a symptom of depression?
Which is a symptom of depression?
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Which is a symptom of an anxiety disorder?
Which is a symptom of an anxiety disorder?
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Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for mental illness?
Which of the following is NOT a common treatment for mental illness?
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Your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are?
Your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions are?
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After a challenging event, how can one person grow while it might hold another back?
After a challenging event, how can one person grow while it might hold another back?
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What does it show when you can choose to respond to your emotions by isolating or talking to a friend?
What does it show when you can choose to respond to your emotions by isolating or talking to a friend?
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What are coping strategies?
What are coping strategies?
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What do coping strategies do?
What do coping strategies do?
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What can be used to interrupt a cycle of negative thinking to positively impact your mental health?
What can be used to interrupt a cycle of negative thinking to positively impact your mental health?
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How can unkind 'self-talk' impact your mental health?
How can unkind 'self-talk' impact your mental health?
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What is the best way to deal with unkind 'self-talk'?
What is the best way to deal with unkind 'self-talk'?
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When frustrated or angry, which coping strategy could you use?
When frustrated or angry, which coping strategy could you use?
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If you had to deal with an emotional event, which coping strategy should you use?
If you had to deal with an emotional event, which coping strategy should you use?
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What is an unexpected life event?
What is an unexpected life event?
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Which of the following is NOT a basic human need?
Which of the following is NOT a basic human need?
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Which human need is associated with reaching your full potential?
Which human need is associated with reaching your full potential?
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What does it mean to be resilient?
What does it mean to be resilient?
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What are some ways you can cope during uncertainty?
What are some ways you can cope during uncertainty?
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Which of these is NOT a strategy for boosting your digital wellness?
Which of these is NOT a strategy for boosting your digital wellness?
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What can you say to a friend or family member to show empathy during times of uncertainty?
What can you say to a friend or family member to show empathy during times of uncertainty?
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How can you use what you've learned about thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to cope during uncertain times?
How can you use what you've learned about thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to cope during uncertain times?
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During times of uncertainty you can work on positive behaviors by asking yourself:
During times of uncertainty you can work on positive behaviors by asking yourself:
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During times of uncertainty you can work on positive emotions by asking yourself:
During times of uncertainty you can work on positive emotions by asking yourself:
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Which of these is NOT a potential warning sign of a mental health condition?
Which of these is NOT a potential warning sign of a mental health condition?
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What is an example of a non-observable warning sign for a mental health condition in someone else?
What is an example of a non-observable warning sign for a mental health condition in someone else?
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Why might someone avoid getting help for a mental health concern?
Why might someone avoid getting help for a mental health concern?
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How does stigma prevent people from seeking help for mental health issues?
How does stigma prevent people from seeking help for mental health issues?
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What can you do when someone doesn't get help because they fear being stigmatized?
What can you do when someone doesn't get help because they fear being stigmatized?
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What can you do if you think a friend is struggling but they don't want to talk about it?
What can you do if you think a friend is struggling but they don't want to talk about it?
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When offering help to a friend with a mental health condition, what should you NOT do?
When offering help to a friend with a mental health condition, what should you NOT do?
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What steps can you use to support a peer with a mental health need?
What steps can you use to support a peer with a mental health need?
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Common treatments for mental health disorders include:
Common treatments for mental health disorders include:
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Which statement may indicate that someone is considering ending their own life?
Which statement may indicate that someone is considering ending their own life?
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It's important to support your own mental health before supporting the mental health of others.
It's important to support your own mental health before supporting the mental health of others.
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Suicide is preventable.
Suicide is preventable.
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What type of stressors include losing a favorite pair of jeans or being late for class?
What type of stressors include losing a favorite pair of jeans or being late for class?
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What type of stressors include moving to a new school or losing a loved one?
What type of stressors include moving to a new school or losing a loved one?
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How does the body respond to stress?
How does the body respond to stress?
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When the body experiences stress, what happens to immune system activity?
When the body experiences stress, what happens to immune system activity?
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When humans experience stress, which bodily functions increase?
When humans experience stress, which bodily functions increase?
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Which of these is an example of internal motivations?
Which of these is an example of internal motivations?
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Which can best help you understand yourself?
Which can best help you understand yourself?
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How does the brain influence your emotions, thoughts, and values?
How does the brain influence your emotions, thoughts, and values?
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How can you best manage the impact that people and things around you have on your life?
How can you best manage the impact that people and things around you have on your life?
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Social identity groups can give you a sense of ______________.
Social identity groups can give you a sense of ______________.
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Intense emotions might make you feel uncomfortable.
Intense emotions might make you feel uncomfortable.
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The more complex your emotions are, ______________________________.
The more complex your emotions are, ______________________________.
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It's important to consider _____________________________ when you communicate your emotions.
It's important to consider _____________________________ when you communicate your emotions.
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Which of these is NOT a part of managing your emotions?
Which of these is NOT a part of managing your emotions?
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Managing your emotions can help you ___________?
Managing your emotions can help you ___________?
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When communicating, we need ___________ that people send through expressions and body language.
When communicating, we need ___________ that people send through expressions and body language.
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To responsibly react to your emotions, you can reflect on your
To responsibly react to your emotions, you can reflect on your
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Social signals may have different meanings across cultures.
Social signals may have different meanings across cultures.
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When there are different views, it's important to _____________________.
When there are different views, it's important to _____________________.
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To better understand others, you can practice _______________ skills.
To better understand others, you can practice _______________ skills.
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When communicating with others, it's important to choose a response that _______________________.
When communicating with others, it's important to choose a response that _______________________.
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Which of these can help you better understand others?
Which of these can help you better understand others?
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It may be difficult to have a conversation when you are _________________.
It may be difficult to have a conversation when you are _________________.
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When communicating, it's important to _____________________.
When communicating, it's important to _____________________.
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Which of these is an example of positive peer pressure?
Which of these is an example of positive peer pressure?
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How can you be a positive influence to others?
How can you be a positive influence to others?
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When does decision-making become more complex?
When does decision-making become more complex?
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Why does a dilemma make your decision-making more complex?
Why does a dilemma make your decision-making more complex?
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Decision-making is a skill that _______________________________.
Decision-making is a skill that _______________________________.
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Study Notes
Mental Health Fundamentals
- Mental health encompasses emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.
- A stable mental health state aids in managing life's challenges.
- Fixed mindsets are detrimental to positive mental health.
- Communication with friends can mitigate stress effects.
Stress and Its Effects
- Stress is a reaction to environmental stimuli and can be both positive and negative.
- Positive stress can enhance focus, concentration, and performance.
- Long-lasting stress adversely affects mental health.
- Avoiding challenges can lead to negative mental wellness.
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues
- Major indicators of mental health struggles include inability to perform daily tasks.
- Unwelcome thoughts or emotions necessitate reaching out for professional help when persistent.
- Severe and unrelenting emotions may signal mental health conditions.
Trauma and Resilience
- Experiences like poverty are classified as traumatic.
- Resilience refers to one's ability to adapt to adverse conditions.
- Coping strategies are vital for challenging circumstances and involve interrupting negative cycles.
Coping Mechanisms
- Constructive coping strategies involve reframing thoughts and expressing emotions.
- Negative self-talk can perpetuate harmful cycles of behavior and thoughts.
- Proactive coping during uncertainty includes developing routines and seeking support.
Empathy and Support
- Empathy is demonstrated by acknowledging feelings during uncertainty.
- Stigma around mental health can deter individuals from seeking help.
- Supporting someone struggling with mental health entails listening without attempting to cure them.
Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
- Common treatments include coping strategies, therapy, and medication; surgery is not a viable treatment.
- It is essential to prioritize one’s mental health before assisting others.
Stress Responses
- The body responds to stress through a fight or flight mechanism, affecting temperature, heart rate, and hormone levels.
- Daily stressors (like minor inconveniences) differ from major life stressors (such as loss or divorce).
Communication and Emotions
- Communication requires consideration of timing, impact, and approach.
- Managing emotions is crucial for fostering healthy relationships and understanding social signals.
- Active listening enhances understanding and helps navigate emotional complexities in others.
Decision-Making and Values
- Decision-making can become complex, particularly when values are involved.
- Dilemmas introduce challenges due to unclear choices; decision-making is a skill that improves with practice.
- Positive peer pressure encourages beneficial choices among individuals.
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This set of flashcards covers important concepts about mental health, including its determinants and ways to manage stress. Ideal for anyone looking to improve their understanding of mental wellness and its impact on daily life.
