3.1 Introduction to Mental Health

• How is mental health defined?

  Emotional, psychological, social well-being
• Mental health is vital for overall well-being, impacting daily life and relationships
• What is one benefit of strong mental health in daily life?

  Improved stress management
• Strong mental health reduces the risk of chronic illnesses.
• How does mental health influence relationships?

  Improves communication and empathy
• Strong mental health enhances focus, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Order the benefits of mental health as they relate to daily life:

  1️⃣ Improved Daily Functioning

  2️⃣ Enhanced Physical Health

  3️⃣ Better Relationships

  4️⃣ Increased Productivity

  5️⃣ Emotional Resilience
• Match the psychological problem with its description:

  Anxiety Disorders ↔️ Excessive worry and fear

  Depression ↔️ Persistent sadness and loss of interest

  Eating Disorders ↔️ Disturbed eating habits and body image

  OCD ↔️ Recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors

  Schizophrenia ↔️ Altered perception of reality
• Mental health profoundly influences how we think, feel, and act.
• Mental health reduces stress and promotes positive emotions
• How does mental health boost productivity in the workplace?

  Sharpens focus and creativity
• What is one physical benefit of strong mental health?

  Reduces chronic illness risks
• Mental health equips individuals to cope with challenges and bounce back from setbacks
• Persistent sadness is a common emotional effect of psychological problems.
• Social withdrawal and isolation are behavioral effects of psychological problems
• What is one cognitive effect of psychological problems?

  Difficulty concentrating
• Headaches and stomach problems can be physical effects of psychological issues.
• Order the ways psychological problems can affect daily life:

  1️⃣ Emotionally

  2️⃣ Behaviorally

  3️⃣ Cognitively

  4️⃣ Physically
• Match the type of support with its description:

  Individual Counseling ↔️ One-on-one therapy with a professional

  Group Therapy ↔️ Group sessions led by a therapist

  Support Groups ↔️ Peer-led meetings for mutual support

  Online Resources ↔️ Websites and apps with mental health tools
• What is one benefit of seeking mental health support?

  Improved emotional well-being
• Seeking mental health support enhances coping skills
• Seeking mental health support can boost self-confidence and resilience.
• Order the ways mental health contributes to individual well-being and societal stability:

  1️⃣ Enhances Overall Well-being

  2️⃣ Boosts Productivity

  3️⃣ Strengthens Relationships

  4️⃣ Improves Physical Health

  5️⃣ Enhances Resilience

  6️⃣ Supports Societal Progress
• How does mental health reduce the risk of chronic illnesses?

  Reduces stress levels
• Strong mental health supports societal progress by reducing healthcare costs
• Match the psychological problem with a specific example:

  Anxiety Disorders ↔️ Feeling anxious before exams

  Depression ↔️ Lack of motivation at work

  Eating Disorders ↔️ Restricting food intake to lose weight

  OCD ↔️ Excessive hand washing

  Schizophrenia ↔️ Hearing voices, paranoid beliefs
• What is one behavioral effect of psychological problems?

  Social withdrawal
• Loss of interest in hobbies is a common emotional effect of psychological problems.
• Match the psychological problem with its characteristic:

  Depression ↔️ Persistent sadness and loss of interest

  Eating Disorders ↔️ Distorted eating habits and body image

  OCD ↔️ Recurring obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors

  Schizophrenia ↔️ Altered perception of reality
• Depression is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest
• Extreme weight fluctuations are a characteristic of eating disorders
• What are compulsive behaviors in OCD used to reduce?

  Anxiety
• Hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of schizophrenia
• Psychological problems can cause persistent sadness or anxiety
• What is an example of an emotional effect of psychological problems?

  Loss of interest
• Social withdrawal is an example of a behavioral effect of psychological problems
• Match the type of effect with its example:

  Emotional ↔️ Feeling constantly worried about work

  Behavioral ↔️ Avoiding social gatherings

  Cognitive ↔️ Struggling to focus at school

  Physical ↔️ Experiencing chronic stomach pain
• What is a cognitive effect of psychological problems?

  Difficulty concentrating
• Headaches and stomach issues can be physical effects of psychological problems
• Feeling constantly worried about work is an example of an emotional impact