WEEK 8 ASSESSMENT IN MAPEH 7

A certain amount of stress is a normal part of life.

A stressful event can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response, causing hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol to surge through the body.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

People have different learning styles, interests and strengths.

Peer pressure, not getting along with friends, and worrying about fitting in causes stress.

The effects of Stress in your Body Stress is any change in the environment that requires your body to react and adjust in response.

The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental and emotional responses.

Stress can be positive known as "eustress".

Stress can be negative known as "distress".

Grief is a normal and natural response to loss.

Research shows that people living with mental illness often experience a specific series of changes in their thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

The most common mood disorders are depression, bipolar disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.

Psychotic disorders involve distorted awareness and thinking.

People with OCD are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines.

People with personality disorders have extreme and inflexible personality traits that are distressing to the person and/or cause problems in work, school, or social relationships.