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mental health unit
6th grade mental health review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| self-esteem | the measure of how much you like and respect yourself |
| relationship | connection you have with another person |
| decisions | choices that you make |
| resilience | the ability to work through and recover from disappointment |
| anxiety | feelings of uncertainty or worry over what will happen |
| consequences | results of your actions |
| values | beliefs that you feel strongly about that help guide the way you live |
| media | various methods of communicating information, including newspaper, television, internet,radio, and magazines |
| behavior | the way you act in many different situations and events in your life |
| technology | the use of scientific ideas to improve the quality of life |
| health | combination of physical, mental/emotional and social well-being |
| peers | friends and other people in your age group |
| environment | the sum of your surroundings |
| heredidty | process by which biological parents pass traits to their children |
| prevention | practicing health and safety habits to remain free of disease and injury |
| risk | the chance of loss or harm |
| advocacy | taking a stand to make a difference |
| emotions | feeling such as love, joy or fear |
| reinforce | to support |
| wellness | state of well-being or total health |
| adrenaline | hormone that prepares the body to respond to stress |
| body language | facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and posture |
| attitude | what you believe or feel about someone or something |