Mental Health Notes FULL Unitrg

Name: Rachel Gaines Period: ??5 Directions: Complete the notes using the PowerPoints reviewed in class. At the end of each class period, save your progress. We will complete different sections each class period. Day 1: Character Traits, Self-Esteem. Stress, and Anger What are the six traits of good character? Fair Respectful Responsible Trustworthy Citizenship Caring Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Label each level of the Pyramid. Self-actualization Esteem Love and belonging Safety needs Physiological needs Characteristics of Good Mental and Emotional Health: Sense of belonging Sense of purpose Positive outlook Self- sufficiency Healthy self-esteem Ways to Improve your Self-Esteem: Find friends who value and respect you Focus on the positive Replace negative self-talk with ( compliment yourself) Mistakes are just learning opportunities - don’t harp on them Try new activities Exercise - creates endorphins! Make realistic goals for yourself Create A Positive Identity: Recognize your strengths and weaknesses Surround yourself with positive , supportive people Find a hobby or something that you love to do and do it frequently Stop making life a contest Help someone else Stressors: A Stressors is anything that causes stress. *List at least 3 for each type of stressor* Life Situation Environmental Biological Cognitive (Thinking) Personal Behavior School Breakups Peer pressure Unsafe Illness Personal Smoking Media Injury Not fitting in Busy schedule War Disability Appearance Relationship issues Your Body’s Response to Stressors: Stage 1: Alarm Physical Responses Dilated Pupils Increased sweating Increased heart rate Increased blood pressure Increased muscle tension Increased blood flow to the brain Increased respiration rate Stage 2: Resistance Stage 3: Fatigue Stress & Anxiety Management Techniques: Refusa l Skills : be able to say no to things that may bring you too much stress. Plan ahead : manage your time wisely so that you are not trying to complete several tasks last minute. Think positively : always think of the glass half full – shift your perception . Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs: costs a lot of money , creates health problems, and can bring on even bigger stressors. Practice relaxation techniques: deep breathing, drawing, stretching/yoga, laughing, take a warm bath, etc. Redirect your energy: use nervous or intense energy in a constructive way. Seek support: talking to someone usually makes you feel better. Stay healthy: get enough sleep , exercise, and eat nutritious foods. Anger: Do something to relax . Channel your energy in a different direction. Talk with someone you trust . Day 2: Defense Mechanisms Repression: Involuntary pushing unpleasant feelings out of your mind. Regression: Returning to behaviors characteristic of a younger age (acting like a child, tantrums). Denial: Unconscious lack of recognition of something that is obvious to others. Displacement: Redirecting thoughts, f eelings , and impulses directed at one person/object onto another person/object. Sublimation: Channeling negative thoughts and emotions in a positive direction (work, exercise). Projection: Attributing your own feelings or faults to another person or group. Reaction Formation: Converting unwanted thoughts, feelings, or impulses with an op posite reaction. Rationalization: Making excuses to explain a situation or behavior rather than taking responsibility . Compensation: Making up for weaknesses and mistakes through focus on strengths, gift-giving, or extreme efforts. Day 3: Grieving Process & Mental Health Disorders What are the eight steps to the Grieving Process? Denial or Numbness : Difficult to believe or accept that the loss occurred. Emotional Release : The loss is recognized and often involved periods of crying. Anger : The person feels powerless or unfairly deprived, so they act out with anger. Bargaining : The person promises to change if what was lost can be returned. Depression : Beyond the feelings of sadness – feeling isolation and alienation. Remors e : The person becomes preoccupied with thoughts of how the loss could have been prevented. Hope : Remembering becomes less painful and the person begins to look to the future. ONLY a Mental health professional can say if someone has a mental illness. Categories of Disorders: A mood disorder deals with extreme highs and lows and changes in moods. A conduct disorder deals with behavior and includes stealing, cruelty, lying, aggression, violence, and vandalism. Those who have personality disorders are unable to regulate their emotions. Mental Health Illness/Disorders: Anxiety: A feeling o f worry , nervousness, or unease. Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes. Depression: The persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. Autism Spectrum Disorder: Difficulty with social interactions . Many people with autism have s ensory issues. ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder): Attention difficulty and Impulsiveness. Eating Disorders: When you become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it hard to focus on other aspects of your life. Bi-Polar: Dramatic highs and lows in a person’s mood or energy. OCD ( Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ): Repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions), urges to do certain actions . (compulsions). PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder): Flashbacks triggered from a traumatic event. Schizophrenia: Lose touch with reality . Often in the form of hallucinations and delusions.