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Define mental health - A person's condition with regard to their
psychological and emotional well-being.
- A wide range of conditions that affect mood,
thinking, and behavior
Factors that affect mental health Genes, trauma, family, lifestyle, stressors, biological
factors, childhood abuse, neglect, social isolation,
racism, losing someone close to you, severe long-
term stress
What are the 3 general adaptation Alarm Reaction Stage, Stage of Resistance, Stage
syndrome of Exhaustion
What is the alarm reaction stage The initial reaction stage your body experiences
when under stress. Prepapres you for the flight or
fight response. Heart rate and the adrenal gland
releases cortisol (stress hormone) and a boost of
adrenaline.
What is the Stage of Resistance The body begins to repair itself. Releases a lower
amount of cortisol and heart rate and blood
pressure are stabilized. Remains on high alert. Signs
of resistance are irritability, frustration, and poor
concentration.
,What is the Stage of Exhaustion The stage that results after prolonged stress. Signs
are fatigue, burnout, depression, anxiety,
decreased stress tolerance.
What are the 4 levels of anxiety Mild - Anxious throughout the day, but not all day.
Some changes in concentration and sleep.
Stomach-ache and muscle tension
Moderate - Anxious most of the day. Changes in
sleep appetite, and concentration. Avoidance.
Feeling panicky, headaches, and fatigue.
Severe - Anxiety all day. Feeling breathless, chest
tightness, digestive issues, unable to focus, and
sensory overload. Isolation.
Panic - Sever anxiety all day. Panic attack, can't
function. Obsessive thoughts.
What are the 5 stages of grief? Denial - Denying the situation. Usually, to numb the
intensity of the situation.
Anger - Anger is hiding many of the emotions and
pain that you carry
Bargaining - You may find yourself creating a lot of
"what if" and "only if" statements
Depression - Where you isolate yourself from the
others in order to fully cope with the loss
Acceptance - Accepted the situation. You
understand what it meant in your life
, What is the DSM5? The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders, DSM-5 is the current official guidebook
for categorizing and diagnosing psychiatric mental
health disorders in the United States.
What are ways to check for mental Level of Consciousness - refers to the state of
status? wakefulness of the patient and depends both on
brainstem and cortical components. Altered &
Oriented, Comatose.
Physical appearance - Manner of dress, level of
cleanliness, appearance
Behavior - Level of eye contact, restless/anxious,
withdrawn, disinhibited behavior, rapport, level of
motor activity
Cognitive and intellectual abilities - Patients level
of orientation, attention, memory, alertness and
visuospatial functioning. The cognition section
assesses their awareness of itself, their
environment, higher cortical functioning, frontal
functioning, language, mental calculation, drawing
and copying.
What is a HEADSS assessment? Home, Education, Activities, Drugs, Sex, Suicide.
Assessment is a psychosocial screening tool
designed for the adolescent population. The
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other
organizaitons recommend using this assessment in
order to address risk behaviors.
Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2026/2027
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Terms in this set (130)
Define mental health - A person's condition with regard to their
psychological and emotional well-being.
- A wide range of conditions that affect mood,
thinking, and behavior
Factors that affect mental health Genes, trauma, family, lifestyle, stressors, biological
factors, childhood abuse, neglect, social isolation,
racism, losing someone close to you, severe long-
term stress
What are the 3 general adaptation Alarm Reaction Stage, Stage of Resistance, Stage
syndrome of Exhaustion
What is the alarm reaction stage The initial reaction stage your body experiences
when under stress. Prepapres you for the flight or
fight response. Heart rate and the adrenal gland
releases cortisol (stress hormone) and a boost of
adrenaline.
What is the Stage of Resistance The body begins to repair itself. Releases a lower
amount of cortisol and heart rate and blood
pressure are stabilized. Remains on high alert. Signs
of resistance are irritability, frustration, and poor
concentration.
,What is the Stage of Exhaustion The stage that results after prolonged stress. Signs
are fatigue, burnout, depression, anxiety,
decreased stress tolerance.
What are the 4 levels of anxiety Mild - Anxious throughout the day, but not all day.
Some changes in concentration and sleep.
Stomach-ache and muscle tension
Moderate - Anxious most of the day. Changes in
sleep appetite, and concentration. Avoidance.
Feeling panicky, headaches, and fatigue.
Severe - Anxiety all day. Feeling breathless, chest
tightness, digestive issues, unable to focus, and
sensory overload. Isolation.
Panic - Sever anxiety all day. Panic attack, can't
function. Obsessive thoughts.
What are the 5 stages of grief? Denial - Denying the situation. Usually, to numb the
intensity of the situation.
Anger - Anger is hiding many of the emotions and
pain that you carry
Bargaining - You may find yourself creating a lot of
"what if" and "only if" statements
Depression - Where you isolate yourself from the
others in order to fully cope with the loss
Acceptance - Accepted the situation. You
understand what it meant in your life
, What is the DSM5? The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
disorders, DSM-5 is the current official guidebook
for categorizing and diagnosing psychiatric mental
health disorders in the United States.
What are ways to check for mental Level of Consciousness - refers to the state of
status? wakefulness of the patient and depends both on
brainstem and cortical components. Altered &
Oriented, Comatose.
Physical appearance - Manner of dress, level of
cleanliness, appearance
Behavior - Level of eye contact, restless/anxious,
withdrawn, disinhibited behavior, rapport, level of
motor activity
Cognitive and intellectual abilities - Patients level
of orientation, attention, memory, alertness and
visuospatial functioning. The cognition section
assesses their awareness of itself, their
environment, higher cortical functioning, frontal
functioning, language, mental calculation, drawing
and copying.
What is a HEADSS assessment? Home, Education, Activities, Drugs, Sex, Suicide.
Assessment is a psychosocial screening tool
designed for the adolescent population. The
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and other
organizaitons recommend using this assessment in
order to address risk behaviors.
