anxiety
emotional state of high energy that triggers the stress response
grief
emotional response to a major loss, such as the death of a loved one
shame
feeling of being inherently unworthy
guilt
normal feeling that arises from the conscience when a person acts against his/her values
obsessive compulsive disorder
uncontrollable fixation on specific thoughts or behaviors
post traumatic stress disorder
serious stress reaction to a terrifying event
depression
persistent feeling of apathy, hopelessness, or despair
schizophrenia
severe mental disorder that causes people to lose touch with reality
What are some signs that a suicide attempt might be approaching?
- Abrupt changes in personality, aggressive, violent, or impulsive behavior
- Giving away valued possessions or making final arrangements
- References to "going away" or "I won't be around much longer..."
- Sudden lifting of depression after deciding suic
If someone I know is considering suicide, I could:
- Contact a teacher/SAP/guidance as soon as possible
- Never leave the student alone
- Take them seriously
- Try to express their importance to you
(All of the above)
Benefits of a family include:
- Affection
- Food and clothing
- Safety and security
- Shelter
(All of the above)
Hot flashes are sudden waves of feeling hot all over, which is common during transition to menopause
True
Senility is a general term meaning weakness of mind and body occurring in old age
True
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disease of older people that brings mental confusion, inability to function and the final stage is death
True
A living will declares a person's wishes regarding treatment should that person become unable to make decisions
True
Co-dependence is when someone is focused on the needs of others to the extent that their own needs are neglected
True
Physical activity can relieve anxiety and bring temporary relief of stress
True
Adrenalin is a stress hormone that causes physical signs of stress/alarm
True
A peer group is a group of friends similar to yourself in age and stage of life
True
Values are what a person thinks of as right or wrong
True