Mental Health Heroes
Talking to a trusted adult is an example of asking for _____.
What is help?
Taking slow breaths in and out is called this coping skill.
Deep breathing
What is the name of the app?
CortexHero
This organ controls your thoughts, feelings, and memories.
Brain
Feeling nervous before a big test is a normal example of this emotion.
What is anxiety?
Name one of the five senses you can use in the 5 4 3 2 1 grounding technique.
Sight, hearing, touch, smell, or taste.
This feature helps you remember important tasks throughout the day.
What are reminders?
Your brain needs this every night to recharge and stay healthy.
What is sleep?
Name one healthy way to calm yourself when you're upset.
Examples:
Writing your thoughts in a notebook is called what?
What is journaling?
This feature lets users keep track of how they are feeling over time.
What is the Mood Tracker?
When your heart races because you're scared, your brain is activating this response.
Fight or Flight
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress usually comes from a situation.
Anxiety can continue even when the situation is gone.
Why do coping skills work best when practiced before you are overwhelmed?
Because they become habits and are easier to use during stressful moments.
What is the main goal of CortexHero?
To help people build healthy habits, improve emotional wellness, and develop coping skills.
This part of the brain helps you make good decisions and solve problems.