Health Online - Emotional Health

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