MODULE 3

An Introduction To Mental Health

In this section we explain GR8 Life Tribe's approach to mental health and why it’s so important to empower yourself in this area of whole-person health.

Key Terms

Select each term to learn what it means.

Psychological, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being, including how we think, feel, behave, cope with stressors, and relate to others

The “fight or flight” part of the autonomic nervous system that helps the body prepare for a perceived threat

The “rest and digest” part of the autonomic nervous system that relaxes the body and helps it focus on post-stress recovery

Anything that causes the subjective experience of stress

The sense that alerts your mind of what’s happening in your body

The ability to adapt to or recover from changes or difficulties