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mental health unit
6th grade mental health review
Term | Definition |
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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 |