1. LIFETIME HEALTH
CHAPTER 3

2. SELF-ESTEEM
A measure of how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself

3. BENEFITS OF HIGH SELF-ESTEEM
INCREASE RESPECT
INCREASED ABILITY TO REACH GOALS
INCREASED WILLINGNESS TO TRY
INCREASED FEELINGS OF VALUE

5. A measure of how one views oneself
Self-concept
A measure of how one views oneself

6. The characteristic of doing what one knows is right
Integrity
The characteristic of doing what one knows is right

7. PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE ASSERTIVE
Communication styles
PASSIVE
AGGRESSIVE
ASSERTIVE

8. The ability to understand another person’s feelings and attitudes
EMPATHY
The ability to understand another person’s feelings and attitudes

9. Body language
A form of non-verbal communication through facial expressions, gestures and posture

10. Mental health
Is the state of mental well-being in which one can cope with the demands of daily life

11. Mental health A sense of control
Ability to endure failures and frustrations
Ability to see events positvely
Ability to express emotions in a healthy way

12. DEFENSE MECHANISM
IS AN UNCONSCIOUS THOUGHT OR BEHAVIOR USED TO AVOID EXPERIENCING UNPLEASANT EMOTIONS

14. IS AN ILLNESS THAT AFFECTS A PERSON’S THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS
MENTAL DISORDER
IS AN ILLNESS THAT AFFECTS A PERSON’S THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS
SYMPTOM
IS A CHANGE THAT A PERSON NOTICES IN HIS OR HER BODY OR MIND AND THAT IS CAUSED BY A DISEASE OR DISORDER

15. DEPRESSION
FACE THE PROBLEM – DON’T WAIT FOR DEPRESSION TO GO AWAY. SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP IMMEDIATLEY
IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM – WHAT IS CAUSING THE DEPRESSION?
TAKE ACTION –
CHANGE NEGATIVE THINKING AND USE POSITIVE TALK.
SEEK OUT SUPPORT FROM OTHERS
BE ACTIVE, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SUCH AS PLAYING A SPORT, CAN MAKE YOUR BODY PRODUCE CHEMICALS THAT CAN MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.

16. DEPRESSION
SADNESS AND HOPELESSNESS THAT KEEP A PERSON FROM CARRYING OUT EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES
LACK OF ENERY
WITHDRAWAL FROM PEOPLE
LOSS OF APPETITE OR OVEREATING
TOO MUCH OR TOO LITTLE SLEEP
FEELINGS OF HELPLESSNESS AND HOPELESSNESS

17. WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION?
SUBSTANCE ABUSE – 30% OF ALL ADDICTS SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION
GENETICS - HISTORY OF DEPRRSSION IN FAMILY
PERSONALITY - PESSIMISTIC ATTITUDE
TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE – LOSS OF LOVED ONE OR JOB

18. ATTENTION-DEFECIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
ADHD is a disorder that makes it difficult for a person to pay attention and control impulsive behaviors. He or she may also be restless and almost constantly active. (11% of children in U.S have been diagnosed with ADHD age 4-17)

19. WHAT CAUSES ADHD? Genes (HEREDITARY)
Cigarette smoking, alcohol use, or drug use during pregnancy
Exposure to environmental toxins, such as high levels of lead, at a young age
Low birth weight
Brain injuries

20. SIGNS & SYPTOMS OF AHD Difficulty paying attention (inattention)
Being overactive (hyperactivity)
Acting without thinking (impulsivity)
Overlook or miss details, make careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities
Have problems sustaining attention in tasks or play, including conversations, lectures, or lengthy reading
Seem to not listen when spoken to directly

21. SIGNS & SYPTOMS OF AHD (CONT’D)
Fail to not follow through on instructions, fail to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace, or start tasks but quickly lose focus and get easily sidetracked
Have problems organizing tasks and activities, such as doing tasks in sequence, keeping materials and belongings in order, keeping work organized, managing time, and meeting deadlines
Avoid or dislike tasks that require sustained mental effort, such as schoolwork or homework, or for teens and older adults, preparing reports, completing forms, or reviewing lengthy papers

22. SIGNS & SYPTOMS OF AHD (CONT’D)
Lose things necessary for tasks or activities, such as school supplies, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, and cell phones
Become easily distracted by unrelated thoughts or stimuli
Forgetful in daily activities, such as chores, errands, returning calls, and keeping appointments