Mental and Emotional Health DEVELOPING GOOD CHARACTER DEVELOPING

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Mental and Emotional Health • DEVELOPING GOOD CHARACTER • DEVELOPING A HEALTHY MIND •

Mental and Emotional Health • DEVELOPING GOOD CHARACTER • DEVELOPING A HEALTHY MIND • EXPRESSING EMOTIONS AND MANAGING STRESS

Assignment Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Codependence Relapse Addiction Hostility Mental Disorder Personality

Assignment Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Codependence Relapse Addiction Hostility Mental Disorder Personality Mind Body Connection Formal Intervention Emotion Codependent Serotonin Attitude Hidden Anger Projection Stress Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 General Adaptation Syndrome & Three Stages Anger Management Skills Stress Management Skills

VOCABULARY � Codependence – a problem in which people neglect themselves to care for,

VOCABULARY � Codependence – a problem in which people neglect themselves to care for, or try to “fix” someone else. � Relapse – a return to previous behavior, such as drug misuse or abuse. � Addiction – a condition in which a person denies that they are depressed or have a problem and rely on material things for comfort such as binge eating or shopping. � Hostility – a chronic state of anger. � Mental Disorder – behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with distress or disability.

VOCABULARY � Personality – an individual’s unique pattern of characteristics that makes him or

VOCABULARY � Personality – an individual’s unique pattern of characteristics that makes him or her different from others. � Formal Intervention – an action by people such as friends or family members, who want an addicted person to get treatment � Codependent – person who neglects himself/herself and instead wants to care for, rescue, or control someone else. � Attitude – feeling of emotion toward something or someone � Projection – blaming others for actions or events for which they are not responsible.

VOCABULARY � Mind Body Connection – relationship between your thoughts and feelings and bodily

VOCABULARY � Mind Body Connection – relationship between your thoughts and feelings and bodily responses. � Emotion – a specific feeling, such as anger, happiness or anxiety. � Serotonin – chemical involved in controlling states of consciousness and mood. � Hidden Anger – unrecognized, inappropriately expressed anger. � Stress – response of the body to daily living demands.

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) �Series of body changes resulting from stress. �Broken up into

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) �Series of body changes resulting from stress. �Broken up into three stages: The Alarm Stage The Resistance Stage The Exhaustion Stage

Alarm Stage �Sometimes called the “Fight or Flight Stage” �Adrenaline is secreted into the

Alarm Stage �Sometimes called the “Fight or Flight Stage” �Adrenaline is secreted into the blood stream. �The following body changes occur during this stage: Pupils dilate to improve vision Hearing sharpens Saliva decreases (dry mouth) Heart rate and blood pressure increase Increased blood flow to muscles Muscles tighten

Resistance Stage �The body attempts to regain internal balance �Adrenaline is no longer secreted

Resistance Stage �The body attempts to regain internal balance �Adrenaline is no longer secreted �Body changes include: Pupils constrict Hearing is normal Saliva increases Heart rate and blood pressure return to normal Muscles relax

Exhaustion Stage �People find themselves in this stage after a long period spent in

Exhaustion Stage �People find themselves in this stage after a long period spent in the alarm stage �Wear and tear on body increase the risk of injury, illness and premature death. �Due to people’s lack of ability to manage the stressors in their life.

Anger Management �Healthful ways to control and express anger. �Keep an anger self-inventory –

Anger Management �Healthful ways to control and express anger. �Keep an anger self-inventory – what? Why? Who? �Use I-messages instead of you-messages. Less threatening. �Write it down in a letter or journal. �Do some safe physical activity �Find something to laugh at �Talk to someone who is not the trigger of your anger.

Stress Management Skills �Techniques to prevent and deal with stressors and to protect one’s

Stress Management Skills �Techniques to prevent and deal with stressors and to protect one’s health from the harmful effects produced by stress response. �Make responsible decision �Manage time effectively �Manage money effectively. �Talk to responsible adults �Have good friends who will support you.

Protecting Your Health During Stressful Periods �Be physically active �Write things down – keep

Protecting Your Health During Stressful Periods �Be physically active �Write things down – keep a journal �Use breathing techniques – slow breathing in through nose and out of mouth �Eat a healthful diet – stress uses up supply of Vitamin B & C Vitamin B is needed for a healthy nervous system Vitamin C is needed for a healthy immune system �Get plenty of rest and sleep. When stressed your body works extra hard so it needs extra rest.