Question

Assignment                   
Unit 1 Mind, Body & Soul                Ticket out of Class        
Answer the following questions pertaining to your beliefs/thoughts/perceptions at this point in time.

What is mental health?

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What is your perception of mental illness?

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How do you take care of your mental health?

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How do you balance mind, body and soul?

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What personal biases do you have regarding mental illness?

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What personal biases do you “hear” from other individuals about mental health disorders?

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When does mental illness go to the dark side? And how “dark” can that “side” become?

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How does mental illness change:

a family?
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a society?
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a culture?
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Answer 1

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Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to mean the absence of a mental disorder. Mental health can affect daily living, relationships, and physical health.

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Mental health literacy refers to beliefs and knowledge of lay individuals about mental health problems/disorders and their treatment. The understanding of mental health and the interpretation vary from culture to culture. People's perception of illness explains their help-seeking behavior or lack thereof.

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How do you take care of your mental health?

1. Talk about your feelings. Talking about your feelings can help you stay in good mental health and deal with times when you feel troubled.
2. Keep active.
3. Eat well.
4. Drink sensly.
5. Keep in touch.
6. Ask for help.
7. Take a break

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How do you balance mind, body and soul?

1. Read and learn often.
2. Meditate regularly.
3. Practice yoga.
4. Avoid sitting for extended periods of time.
5. Get at least 15 minutes of moderate to fast-paced exercise each day.
6. Spend time outside.
7. Add more plant-based foods to your diet.