emotional & mental health chapters 8-11. 1. feeling of danger 2. being timid or afraid 3....
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1. Feeling of danger 2. Being timid or afraid 3. Feeling that life experiences will be
positive 4. Joy or contentment 5. Strong affection for another 6. Irritation 7. Feeling you have done something
wrong 8. Sadness and despair 9. Feeling or wanting something that
someone else has 10. isolation
1. Fear 2. Shyness 3. Optimism
4. Happiness 5. Love 6. Anger 7. Guilt
8. Depression 9. Jealousy 10.Loneliness
Top FEARS 3% Driving 5% Dogs 6% Being alone in a
house at night 9% Thunder &
lightning 9% Spiders/Insects 10% Being in small
places
12% Flying 15% Mice 19% Heights 39% Snakes
Self-concept: the current mental image you have of yourself
Self-ideal: your mental image of what you would like to be
MASLOW’S Hierarchy of NEEDS•Physiological Needs: fulfilling your needs for food, water, shelter & sleep
•Safety-Security: your ability to protect yourself from harm
•Love & Affection: your ability to give and receive affection; feeling of belonging
•Self-Esteem: respecting yourself and others
•Self-Actualization: fulfilling your potential
SELF-ESTEEM: pride in & acceptance of yourself;
sense of personal worth
Body image: a person’s perception of his or her appearance, level of fitness and health
Ways to Build Self-esteem
Accept yourself Use positive self-talk Be good at something Use I statements Develop a support group Resist negative peer pressure Act with integrity pg.
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Positive self-talk: talking to yourself in a positive way about your characteristics and abilities
Self-disclosure: telling another person meaningful information about yourself
Support group: people in your life whom you trust and with whom you are able to talk openly
Bracing: unnecessary muscle contraction
Characteristics of HIGH self-esteem Speaks up for self Respects self and others Has confidence Tries new things Feels valuable to society Adjust to change Feels optimistic Makes decisions based on values
Characteristics of LOW self-esteem Feels insecure Disrespects self and others Vulnerable to peer pressure Doesn’t feel valuable Fears failure Uses drugs and alcohol Feels pessimistic Behaves destructively
Managing Stress Stress response: the body’s reaction to a stressor Stress: the combination of a stressor and a stress
response
Stressor: any new or potentially unpleasant situation
Fight or flight: a stress response to something physical; instinctively fight or run
Stress Response - Physical changes More blood goes to the
brain Hearing improves Pupils open wider Mouth gets dry Breathing speeds up Sweating increases Adrenal glands secrete
adrenaline
Muscles tense up More blood goes to legs More blood goes to arms Blood pressure increases Heart beats faster &
contracts harder
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Emotional & Mental Signs of Stress Anxiety Frustration Mood swings Depression Irritability Nightmares Nervous laugh Worrying
Confusion Forgetfulness Poor concentration Loneliness
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Physical signs of Stress Headaches Dry mouth Teeth grinding Shortness of breath Pounding heart
Indigestion Diarrhea Constipation Muscles aches Weight change Fatigue Insomnia
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STRESS MODEL
1. A new or potentially unpleasant situation
2. You interpret the situation as threatening
3. Your emotional response4. Your physical response5. The negative consequences
Stress intervention: any action that prevents a stressor from resulting in negative consequences
Selective awareness: focusing on the aspects of a situation that helps a person feel better
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES Meditation: close eyes and relax mind Progressive Relaxation: tense muscles, relax…. Body Scanning: scan for tense muscles Autogenic Training: release muscle tension,
mind in peaceful place Laughing Yelling or Crying
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SUICIDE:the act of intentionally taking one’s
own life Suicide mindset: the feeling that suicide is the
only solution to the problems of living
Suicide is a PERMANENT solution
to a TEMPORARY problem.
Warning Signs of Suicide Change in eating & sleeping habits
Withdrawal from friends, family & regular activities
Violent actions, rebellious behavior or running away
Use of alcohol or other drugs
Unusual neglect of personal appearance
Marked personality change
Persistent boredom, difficulty concentration or a decline in the quality of schoolwork
Frequent complaints about physical symptoms
Giving away favorite possession
Loss of interest in pleasurable activities
Not tolerating praise or rewards
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FACTS about Suicide
pg. 230 While some suicides may be impulsive, but usually
a person has thought about it for a long time. Most people who commit suicide have talked about
it. You will not cause a suicide by asking if someone
is thinking about it. A suicide attempt is often a cry for help.
A suicidal person who suddenly acts calm and serene may have decided to commit suicide and therefore feels relief that a decision has been made.
People who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs are at a greater risk of acting on suicidal thoughts because their judgment is impaired and they may be more impulsive.
Many people who feel suicidal are not mentally ill. They may be in a period of intense emotional crisis.
Many people consider suicide for only a brief period in their lives.
A person who attempts suicide and survives may never attempt it again if proper support and treatment are found.
Suicide is a behavior and cannot be inherited