Trivia
What movie is this line from, "Just keep swimming."
Finding Nemo
TRUE or FALSE:
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE!
Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. You do not want to avoid these! Avoiding is considered an unhealthy coping skill
When do we use Coping Skills?
We technically use them everyday as a way to protect ourselves or cope with our feelings. We may do it consciously or unconsciously and react before thinking.
Name 3 healthy coping skills
-Reading
-Writing/Journaling
-Listening to music
-Talking to friends/family
-Deep breathing
-Meditation
-Physical movement- exercise
What age do our brains normally stop growing and stop producing new cells?
25
What movie did "Hakuna Matata" come from?
The Lion King
True or False:
Every coping skill is healthy
FALSE!
Some ways that we learn to cope are not healthy for us! (ex: smoking, drinking, gambling, fighting, etc)
What was the term/word used for "negative stress"?
-Hint: it is short or long term & is unpleasant
Distress
What are Coping Skills?
Coping skills are actions we take--consciously or unconsciously--to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions.
What is the scientific term for marijuana?
Cannabis. People often interchange the word marijuana for cannabis. Cannabis sativa is the scientific term.
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
Tea
TRUE or FALSE
If you have good coping skills as a teen, it means you will likely grow into an adult with good coping skills.
TRUE
When you have good coping skills, you can learn how to pay attention in school and learn, get along better with others, manage your emotions in a safe and healthy way, make connections with other people, and maintain positive friendships. This can all lead to healthy coping skills habits that persist into adulthood!
What is self-medicating?
When someone starts using drugs to repeatedly & consistently deal with stress, anxiety or other mental health issues.
What are 3 examples of negative coping skills?
-Using substances
-isolation
-avoidance
-self-harm
-regular anger outbursts
Is nicotine addictive?
Yes! Nicotine is highly addictive.
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
True or False: Getting regular physical activity is one healthy coping skill
True!
Physical activities such as walking or running are part of physical coping skills are they are designed to help you rebalance your energy, either to energize you or to help you manage your excess energy in your body.
What is one possible cause that leads teens/people to not seek out mental health help?
Stigma
Stigmas can lead to people being stereotyped, discriminated against & can be a barrier to someone getting help.
What was the name of the technique/coping skills we practiced that involved a shape and breathing?
Box Breathing
True or False:
You cannot ever get addicted to using marijuana!
False!
Consistent, repeated, and long-term use of marijuana to relieve stress and anxiety can become addictive for some. It can be mentally and physically addictive.
What is the most-watched YouTube video of all time?
“Baby Shark Dance"
True or False: Is establishing and maintaining boundaries an unhealthy coping skill?
False!
Establishing and maintaining boundaries is a healthy coping skill because it reduces your stress.
What was the term/word used for "positive stress"?
-Hint: it is short term & can motivate you
Eustress
What is the number you can text or call if you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal?
988
What type of "unhealthy" products produce a very harmful substance called aerosol?
E-cigarettes and vapes - can produce an aerosol that contains propylene glycol, glycerin, flavorings, and nicotine and many other harmful chemicals and toxins, some known to cause cancer.