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Ch 3 Unit One
mental and emotional health, personality, communication
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Health Care
10th Grade
03/08/2011

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measure of how much you value, respect and feel confidentr in yourself.
Definition
self esteem
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measure of how you view yourself
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self concept
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the characteristics of doing what you know is right
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integrity
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not offering opposistiion when challenged or pressured.
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passive
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hostile and unfriendly in a way one expresses oneself
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aggressive
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direct and respectful in the way that one expresses oneself.
Definition
assertive
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3 reasons why good communication is important: PBE
Definition
Prevnts misunderstandings
Builds healthy relationships
Express yourself
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The state of mental well being in which one can cope with the demands of daily life
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mental health
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the achievemnt of the best that a person can be
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self-actualization
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a feeling that is produced in response to life experiences
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emotion
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what are 4 things with good mental health or something? A.AFF.ASEP.AEE
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A sense of control Ability to endure failures and frustrations Ability to see events positively Ability to express emotions in a positive way
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complex set of characteristics that make you unique and distinguish you from everyone else.
Definition
personality
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3 factors that influence your personality?
Definition
Herdeity Inherited Basic Traits
Environment
Personal Behaviors
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description: sadness or hopelessness for more than a few weeks that interferes with daily activities.

Symptoms: Insomnia, feelings of worthlessness, withdrawal, apathy etc
Definition
clinical depression
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Description: Brain disorder causing unusual shifts in a persons mood, energy and ability to function.

Symptoms: Increased energy, irrability, anxious, empty mood, loss of interest
Definition
Manic-Depressive (Bipolar)
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Description: Worrying excessively for at least 6 months.

Symptoms: Anticipate disaster, overly concerned about health issues, money, family and work problems.
Definition
General Anxiety
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description: having persistent, upsetting thoughts (obsessions) and using rituals to comntrol anxiety the thoughts produce.

Symptoms: Ritualistic behaviors, persistent acts and thoughts, preoccupation
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obsessive compulsive
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description: characterized by the spontaneous and unexpected occurence of panic attacks, the frequency of which can vary from several a day to a few a year.

Symptoms: Persistent worry, trembling, Increased heartrate, sweating, chest pain
Definition
Panic
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description: intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger.

Symptoms: Panic attacks, severe anxiety, irrational fear
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Phobias
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Des: result of exposure to a terrifying situation involving physical harm or threat.

Symp: Startle easily, flashblacks, emotionally numb, loss of interest
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Des: May hear voices, may believe that others are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting to harm them.

Symp: Hallucinations, withdrawal, incorrect speech and impaired reasoning
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schizophrenia
Term
desc: a person during at least 6 mos believes fears or is convinced that he/she has a serious disease despite medical assurance

Symp: Physical symptoms are always real, but might be "normal" physical signs
Definition
Hypochrondria
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desc: Inattentiveness, hyperactive, impulsiuve behavior

Symp: difficulty in following directions and focusing, fidgeting excessively
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Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder
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desc: chronic and disability developmental disorder with no known cure

symp: range from mild to severe, inability to communicate, impulsiveness, emotional unresponsiveness
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Autism
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desc: repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called "tics"

sympt: tics, throat clearing, sniffing, grunting, head twists, shoulder shrugs, punching oneself, uttering swear words
Definition
Tourette's Disorder
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