Intro to Mental and Emotional Health

How well you get along with others is a key part of

• physical health

• mental-emotional health

• social health

• spiritual health

A friend who encourages you to smoke is an example of positive influence.

• true

• false

Heredity is one part of your health that you cannot change.

• true

• false

Which of the following is a description of being optimistic?

• Think of the problem as being temporary

• Taking your anger out on someone else

• Being unable to cope with change

• Tell yourself you are worthless

This specific aspect of your health has to do with how you find a deep meaning and purpose in your life.

• Physical Health

• Emotional/Mental Health

• Social Health

• Spiritual Health

Which of the following is an unhealthy way to express an emotion?

• punching people

• talking to someone

• exercising

• playing music

What are temporary behaviors that we consciously or subconsciously use to deal with uncomfortable stress?

• defense mechanisms

• body language

• active listening

• postitive self-esteem

Which of the following adds to ones stress?

• exercising

• 8 hours of sleep

• binging on sugary foods

• asking for help

These chemical signals in your body regulate the activities of cells to perform different things.

• hormones

• emotions

• stimulants

• depressants

What system of our health does long-term or “chronic stress” compromise the most?

• muscular system

• reproductive system

• skeletal system

• immune system