Health

• Stress


  The physiological or (physical and emotional responses to a significant or unexpected change or disruption in one's life.
• Stressors


  Things that make a person stressed
• Eustress


  A positive and healthy response of the body from a stressor. It produces good effects to one's well-being.
• Distress


  A negative reaction of the body towards a given stressor. It causes problems in health, alter the mood and emotions, and even affect the way a person thinks.
• Common Stressors


  • Death
  • Loss
  • Grief
  • Grieving
• Stress Management Skills


  • Learning and using responsible decision-making skill can help solve the stressor that is causing stress
  • Keeping the body healthy and relieving anxiety
• Mental illness


  Disorders that disrupt thinking, feelings, moods, and behaviors and impair daily functioning
• Triggers


  Events, conditions, or situations that may activate a person's tendency to experience symptoms of mental disorders
• Examples of Common Triggers

  • Anniversary dates of losses or trauma
  • Frightening news events
  • Too much to do, feeling overwhelmed
  • Family friction
  • The end of a relationship
  • Spending too much time alone
  • Being judged, criticized, teased, or put down
  • Financial problems, getting a big bill
  • Physical illness
  • Sexual harassment
  • Being yelled at
  • Aggressive-sounding noises or exposure to anything that makes you feel uncomfortable
  • Being around someone who has treated you badly
  • Certain smells, tastes, or noises
• Mental Health Disorders


  • Anxiety
  • Major depressive disorder
  • Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Post - traumatic stress disorder
• Types of Therapy


  • Psychotherapy
  • Behavior therapy
  • Cognitive therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Drug Therapy
• Mental disorders are diagnosed. Only professional physicians may determine the illness being experienced by an individual.