Personal Health

Which of the following can help develop a positive self-esteem?

• Not expecting yourself to be perfect

• Practicing positive self-talk

• All of the above

• Volunteering to help others

What is the most effective treatment for most mental health disorders?

• Medication

• A combination of medication and counseling

• Counseling

• To ignore the problem

Which of the following is an appropriate way to relieve stress?

• Violent behavior

• Yoga or meditation

• Smoking

• Ignoring the problem

Which is NOT a warning sign of suicide?

• Giving away one’s possessions

• Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, job, or school

• Social media posts about death

• Volunteering for community service

What is one step in resolving conflict with others?

• Choose a place that is noisy and full of distractions.

• Have a closed mind

• Take responsibility for your actions

• Insist that others accept your position

If feelings of sadness or hopelessness last for more than a few weeks and interfere with daily activities and interests, a person may be suffering from what mental illness?

• Clinical depression

• Passive-Aggressive personality disorder

• Manic-depressive disorder

• Schizophrenia

What is a factor that influences personality?

• Personal behavior

• All of the above

• Genetics

• Environment

Which is NOT a constructive way to express anger?

• Writing your feelings in a journal

• Participating in physical exercise

• Ignoring the emotion

• Counting to ten slowly

What is one result from recognizing and handling your emotions appropriately?

• Unresolved guilt

• Interpersonal conflict

• Healthier relationships

• Increased anxiety

What hormone increases when the body is faced with fear?

• Human Growth Hormone

• Progesterone

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine