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Psychological Health Awareness
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10/24/2014

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A traumatically induced structural and/or physiological disrutpion of brain function as a result of an external force defines a ____. Typical signs include headaches, memory gaps, confusion, attention problems, irritability, ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, slowed reaction time, sleep difficulty, and performance difficulties.
Definition
Traumatic Brain Injury
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Receiving realistic training, understanding the types of situations encountered in war, eating well, getting enough rest, and having meaningful relationships and friendships are all helpful in building ____.
Definition
resilience
Term
A state of well-being in which one is aware of personal abilities and limits, copes well with life stresses, works productively and effectively, and contributes positively to his or her communities is known as ____. It describes a healthy body, mind, and spirit which can be seen in a person's ability to deal with typical stressors.
Definition
psychological health
Term
True or False: Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, and combat will cause a response and resulting change. These responses and changes will all be negative.
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False
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Symptoms of ____ included depression, substance abuse, problems of memory and cognition, and other physical and mental heatlh problems. It is also associated with difficulties in social or family life, including occupational instability, marital problems, family discord, and difficulties in parenting.
Definition
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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