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Chapter 4

Promoting Mental & Emotional Health

TermDefinition
Mental Health Conditions patterns of thinking and feeling that decrease mental and emotional health; can be everyday worries or serious mental illness
Mental Distress short-term mental and emotional state in which negative thoughts and feelings impair relationships, daily tasks, and enjoyment of life
Genetic Predisposition increased likelihood of developing a health condition due to genes inherited from biological parents
Self-actualization feeling of reaching one's full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity, and a grasp of the real world
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs model of understanding human needs, in which basic needs are met before higher-level needs
Cognitive Distortions unhealthy patters of thinking that are often not grounded in reality
Core Values part of identity that describes what a person believes and finds important; guide personal behaviors and choices
Identity characteristics and qualities that distinguish who a person is
Core Values part of identity that describes what a person believes and finds important; guide personal behaviors and choices
Personality combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique
Biological Sex label based on physical factors such as hormones, chromosomes, and genitalia
Gender behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits and roles society associates with a biological sex
Gender Stereotypes preconceived ideas, roles, and characteristics people associate with a certain gender
Ethnicity one's connection to a particular social group that shares similar cultural or national ties
Identity Formation process of discovering and establishing one's identity through physical, cognitive, and social changes
Self-image mental picture of one's abilities, appearance, and personality based on experiences and interactions with others
Self-esteem confidence in one's own worth and abilities
Affirmations statements that acknowledge a person's value and strengths
Perfectionism personal standard or attitude that rejects anything less than ideal performance
Self-care process of actively taking care of ones' own well-being and health, especially during periods of stress
Mood Swings sudden shifts in emotion
Emotions strong feelings experienced based on one's circumstances, relationships, or moods
Defense Mechanism mental processes used to avoid conscious conflict, feelings, or thoughts
Emotional Intelligence (EI) skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings
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