Unit 3: Mental & Emotional Health

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1 Name: _Class Period: _ Unit 3: Mental & Emotional Health You will need to bring this to class every day. DO NOT LOSE THIS PACKET! YOU WILL BE VERY SAD IF YOU DO. Each day, you have the opportunity to earn ten points by taking notes and completing a bell ringer. If you are absent, you are responsible for filling in any missed material. You may get notes from a friend or the class website: rodenhealth.weebly.com _ Goals 10 pts. _ Stress & Stress Management 10 pts. _ Mental Illness 10 pts. _ Depression and Suicide Prevention 10 pts. _ Total points earned for unit 3 notes/bell ringers 40 pts. possible This packet is due on:

2 Important terms to be familiar with: Short-term goals Long-term goals SMART Stressor Stress Distress Eustress Alarm stage Resistance stage Fatigue stage Fight-or-flight Stress management Mental Illness Suicide Stigma QPR 2

3 3.1 Goals Bell Ringer #1: Smartie Stacking...I will give you instructions when the bell rings. First Goal: Second Goal: Benefits of setting goals: Types of Goals - _ goal - _ goal Goals you plan to achieve in a short period of time (days, weeks). Stepping stones to long-term goals. Write down a short-term goal you want to achieve this week: _ Goals you plan to achieve in a long period of time (months, years). Write down a long-term goal you want to achieve in a few months or years: _ SMART Goal Model Describe Step Bad Example Better Example S Specific M Measurable A Action R Realistic T Timely Who, what, where, when, why How much, how many...how will you know when you re finished? Do you have the ability or skill to reach your goal? What is your *ACTION plan* Is it do-able? Does it fit into your life right now? Do you have a deadline? I want to be healthier. I want to be a good reader I want to get a good grade on my test. I will exercise for 2 hours, every day, before school. I want to read the Lord of the Rings series. Tips 3

4 Stress & Stress Management Bell Ringer #2: Make a list of the things that stress you out. 1. What is a stressor? _ 2. What is stress? The body s response to a _ Type of Stress Positive or Negative? Symptoms Distress Feeling worried & uptight, discomfort & illness, lower performance level, _, _ Eustress Good feelings,, higher achievement 3. Stress Response: The fight-or-flight response prepares you to defend yourself or to flee from a threat. Your body physically reacts to the stressor. If exposure to stress is prolonged, you begin to tire and lose the ability to manage other stressors effectively. 4. What are three changes our bodies go through during fight-or-flight? a. b. c. 5. The Solution:! a. Identify the stressor Why am I stressed? b. 4

5 6. Stress Management Techniques Body Stress Management Mind Stress Management 3.3 Mental Illness Bell Ringer #3: Think of the last time you were sick. What was wrong? What were your symptoms? What did you do about it? _ 1. Being healthy includes: a. Having a body that feels good and works well b. Having a healthy mind and body c. Not being sick d. All of the above 2. Mental illness can occur only after a person has reached adulthood: a. True b. False 3. Having a mental illness can affect the way that a person: a. Behaves b. Thinks c. Feels d. All of the above 4. If a person who is physically sick goes to see a medical doctor, a person who has a mental health problem sees a. 5. What causes mental illness? a. Diet b. Catching it from someone else c. Being violent d. No one knows 6. Another way to talk about mental illness is to say: a. Mental health challenge b. Mental wellness c. Mental malfunction d. Disordered mentality 7. What does the term diagnosis mean? a. To have a feeling that you know what is wrong b. To meet with your medical doctor who gives you a prescription for medication 5

6 c. To meet with a mental health professional and he or she gives what you are experiencing a name d. To be told you have a mental illness e. All of the above 8. What is the effective way of dealing with a mental health challenge or mental illness? a. Keeping feelings bottled up inside b. Telling a trusted adult how you feel c. Staying at a hospital for a brief period of time d. Meeting with a mental health professional 9. If a person with a mental illness or mental health challenge experience stigma, what does that mean? 10. People with a mental illness will always be ill. a. True b. False 3.4 Depression and Suicide Prevention Bell Ringer #4: What do you think a person with depression looks like? (Responses must be at least 3-5 complete sentences.) _ 1. Depression What is it? Risk Factors Symptoms A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of _ and _. Not the same as feeling sad. It interferes with a person s 2. How can depression lead to suicidal thoughts? Life circumstances Brain structure Some medical conditions Drugs & alcohol Changes in sleep Changes in appetite Difficulty focusing Loss of Loss of Low self-esteem Physical aches and pains Depression overwhelms the and. The person wants to find a way to end the _. Suicidal thoughts can begin. a. A person suffering from depression has a difficult time thinking _ and rationally. This is why it is so important for those suffering from depression to get the _. 3. Statistics 6

7 a. How many Utahns attempt suicide each year? _ b. How many youth, ages 10-17, are treated for suicidal attempts each day? _ c. How many youth are injured in suicide attempts each year? _ d. What is the leading cause of death among youth ages in Utah? _ 4. Why don t people talk about mental illness or suicide? a. _: Something that has a negative association attached to it. 5. Warning Signs a. Sudden or extreme changes in mood or personality b. Prolonged _ c. Consistent low energy d. Avoiding activities with friends and family e. Taking greater than usual. f. Substance abuse g. Giving away prized possessions. h. Talking about death or making suicide attempts i. 6. What can you do if you suspect is person is suicidal? a. QPR Step Example Q: _ to determine if he or she is contemplating suicide. P: _ the person to get help. R: _ the person to someone who can help. 7. Where to go for help a. Parents b. Teachers c. Counselors d. 911 if there is an immediate danger e. Utah County Crisis Hotline: f. If someone you know is considering suicide, should you ever keep it a secret? _ 7