Tag: Health

PTSD – Health Class

Hello everyone, welcome back to my blog. This week in health class, we explored emotional disorders, with a focus on OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). We had some engaging discussions and answered questions about these conditions, which really deepened our understanding. In this post, I’ll share my insights about emotional disorders, specifically OCD and PTSD, as well as my tasks, reflection, and conclusion. I hope you find this informative. Enjoy!

Understanding Emotional Disorders

Emotional disorders are mental health conditions that significantly impact an individual’s ability to manage emotions. These disorders can shape how people think, feel, and behave, ultimately affecting their daily lives, relationships, and self-esteem. This week, my class went into two critical emotional disorders: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). These conditions can create substantial challenges for those who experience them, but understanding and awareness can pave the way for effective support and coping strategies.

 

Focus on PTSD

Definition:
Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that occurs following a traumatic event. It can manifest in various ways and often hinders the individual’s ability to move forward after experiencing something distressing.

Examples:
1. Car Accidents: A survivor may have flashbacks or intrusive thoughts related to the crash.
2. Violent Encounters: Witnessing or being a victim of violence can trigger intense emotional reactions long after the event.
3. Natural Disasters: Events like floods or earthquakes can lead to severe anxiety and fear of similar occurrences in the future.

What Does PTSD Look Like?
– Physically: Symptoms may include fatigue, restlessness, and a heightened startle response.
– Mentally: Individuals might experience intrusive memories, nightmares, and difficulty concentrating.
– Emotionally: Feelings of detachment, irritability, and overwhelming sadness can pervade daily life.

3 Ways to Help:
1. Be a Supportive Listener: Encourage open conversations about their feelings and experiences.
2. Encourage Professional Help: Gently suggest therapy or counselling as a means to navigate their emotions.
3. Promote Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Introduce relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, or journaling.

 

Focus on OCD

Definition:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterised by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours (compulsions) that individuals feel compelled to perform.

Examples:
1. Cleaning Rituals: A person might feel the urge to wash their hands multiple times, fearing contamination.
2. Checking Behaviours: Continuously checking locks or appliances, driven by the fear of something terrible happening.
3. Orderliness: An overwhelming need to arrange items in a specific way, creating distress if that order is disrupted.

What Does OCD Look Like?
– Physically: Individuals may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as fidgeting or avoidance behaviours.
– Mentally: The sensation of having thoughts that one cannot shake off, leading to mental fatigue.
– Emotional: Individuals often feel intense fear, frustration, and helplessness due to their compulsive behaviours.

3 Ways to Help:

1. Educate Yourself and Others: Understanding OCD can reduce stigma and misinterpretation of the disorder.
2. Offer Emotional Support: Sometimes, just being there to listen can make a significant difference.
3. Promote Professional Guidance: Encourage seeking help from mental health professionals skilled in cognitive-behavioural therapy.

 

Task –

You have just learnt about 2 different types of emotional disorders. With the knowledge and further research, choose 1 to make an awareness campaign poster. Please blog your poster at the end. 

  • Ace
  • Definition and example
  • 3 pictures 
  • What does it look like physically and mentally?
  • Video explaining the emotional disorder

 

  • Pro
  • Definition and 2 examples
  • 3 pictures 
  • What does it look like physically, spiritually and mentally?
  • 3 ways to help
  • Video explaining the emotional disorder

 

  • Legend
  • Definition and 3 examples
  • 3 pictures 
  • What does it look/feel like physically, spiritually, socially and mentally?
  • Link to an Advocacy Campaign 
  • 3 ways to help
  • Video explaining the emotional disorder

Reflection and Conclusion –

I really enjoyed this week’s exploration of emotional disorders, specifically PTSD and OCD. Learning about these conditions not only expanded my understanding but also deepened my empathy towards those affected. Emotional disorders are complex, but they can profoundly impact individuals’ lives in various ways. Through education and awareness, we can create a supportive environment for those battling these challenges.

I hope you found this blog post both engaging and informative, providing insights into emotional disorders based on what I learned in health class this week. Remember, it’s essential to talk about these topics openly, as doing so can break down barriers and promote understanding within our communities.

Thanks for reading

Shreeya

Health – Do you associate with a particular religion?

Hello, welcome back to my blog. Today in health we are answering questions and if you have seen my 1st post, I have answered the question why is it important to learn about other cultures? For this blog post I have to answer the question, Do you associate with a particular religion?

Do you associate with a particular religion?

I come from a Hindu family, and I’m not always open to sharing information about my religion with others because sometimes the questions they ask possibly I might not know. But if I think I know and I am comfortable with the question, then I will be openly able to answer that question. Being from New Zealand with traditional roots from India, I have a unique cultural background that I’m proud of. I accept questions about my religion because I understand that many people may not be familiar with it, and I see it as an opportunity to familiarise myself and encourage mutual respect with others. I believe that making sure understanding and respect for each other’s beliefs leads to harmony among people from diverse faiths and backgrounds around the world.

 

Health – Why is it important to learn about other cultures?

Hello, welcome back to my blog. Today in health we are learning and answering questions by writing a short blog post. We had to answer the question, Why is it important to learn about other cultures?  Here is my answer:

Why is it important to learn about other cultures?

From my point of view, it is important to learn about other cultures because we can find the knowledge we need about diversity and its understanding. By learning about different cultures, we can gain a more comprehensive perspective and identity of each culture. Understanding and respecting other cultures also allows us to work effectively in a globalized world and build meaningful connections with other people from diverse backgrounds. Yet, cultural diversity increases our stamina and contributes to a more balanced and connected world.

What is Cultural Diversity and Why Does it Matter? - Hourly, Inc.

Are NZ CEOs 'walking the talk' on diversity? | HRD New Zealand

Vitamin E – Health

Hello there, and welcome back to my blog. Today AlT discuss all things about health and wellness! Today, I am so excited to share my health class experience with you. We were learning about the importance of vitamins and minerals in our diet. As you may already know, these essential nutrients are important in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning properly.

 

As part of our lesson, we were assigned a task to create a poster about a specific vitamin or mineral. I chose vitamin E, an important vitamin that helps protect our cells from damage caused by free radicals. I was amazed to learn that vitamin E has so many benefits for our body, including its ability to improve skin texture, support eye health, and boost our immune system.

 

To create my poster, I used the online design tool, Canva. It was so much fun to use and allowed me to be creative and craft my poster to my liking. I decided to focus on the benefits of vitamin E for hair and skin health. Did you know that vitamin E can help with hair growth and prevent hair loss? It also helps to hydrate and moisturize the skin, reducing the signs of ageing.

 

Overall, I had a great time learning about vitamins and minerals in class and creating my poster. It was truly fascinating to learn about the wonders of vitamin E and how it can help keep us healthy. I hope you enjoyed reading about my experience and learned something new today. Be sure to stay tuned for more exciting health-related content coming your way!

 

Website(s) I used –

What Is Canva And How Does It Work? Tips & Tricks Canva – I made my poster on it

Google logo - Wikipedia Google – Search some information

 

Here is the poster

Thanks for reading, bye

Shreeya

Healthy Eating – Health

Welcome back to my blog. Today in health class, we had to create a healthy eating poster in which we planned a healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for six days. My buddy and I made it on paper, and I’ll be blogging about it soon.

For today’s task, we had to express our agreement or disagreement with the statement: ‘Eating healthy foods is important because it helps our physical and mental well-being.’

I strongly agree with this statement because eating healthy foods is crucial for our physical and mental well-being. Consuming sugary, fat, and fast foods is not good for our health, and it can lead to severe health problems such as obesity and diabetes. By incorporating healthy foods into our diet, we can reduce the risk of such health issues.

As an example, let’s take McDonald’s big breakfast, which contains a warm biscuit, savoury hot sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, and golden brown hotcakes with a side of real butter and sweet maple sauce. All of this together amounts to 1,340 calories, which is quite high.

 

A website I used –

Google Logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG, brand Google – I used google for the images below and some information.

Healthy Eating Plate | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

DON’T EAT TOO MUCH SUGAR

Sugar on top: Cut the sweetener for a healthy change - Simply Dental

Healthy eating - reduce your risk of developing heart disease - BHF

Self Esteem – ( Health )

Greetings, everyone! I’m thrilled to have you back on my blog. Today, we had a fascinating activity focused on self-esteem. The task involved three activities to choose from: Ace, Pro, and Legend. Currently, I’m undertaking the Legend task, which requires a blog post. Fortunately, I had already completed the Pro task, giving me a solid understanding of what self-esteem is. However, the Legend task is the only one that necessitates a blog post, making it even more exciting and challenging. So, let’s get started!

Here is the task I did

Statement: Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It’s based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can feel difficult to change. We might also think of this as self-confidence.

Create a blog post either agreeing or disagreeing with this comment. Remember how you see yourself over time can also change.

Answer- According to the task statement, self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves, and it is based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves. This can be difficult to change. We can also think of self-esteem as self-confidence. In this blog post, I will share my thoughts on whether or not I agree with this statement. It’s important to remember that our perception of ourselves can change over time.

Thanks for reading
Shreeya

Health – Emoji emotions

Hola, welcome back to my blog everyone.

Yesterday in health, we made emoji emotions. Because we are learning about health the teacher decided for us to learn about emotions. We could make our own emotions using emojis. When I heard about it, it sounded so fun and when I even tried the task it was so fun.

My friend showed me this app called Emoji Kitchen, click on the link to try it out. You can combine 2 emojis to make the emoji you want. I tried this emoji kitchen app and it was so cool. I also used Canva for my task.

The teacher said to make 3 positive emojis and 3 negative means like sad, crying etc, and for positive it is happy, surprised, etc.

Here is my Emoji combination

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