Mental Health Facts
True or False: People with mental health disorders can have normal lives.
True
What is the term for the practice of purposely bringing one’s attention to the present-moment experience?
Mindfulness
Going for a walk, listening to music, or drawing.
positive (healthy) coping skills
Talking, Listening, Sharing, Expressing
Communication
How does not getting enough sleep impact wellness
difficulty concentrating, irritability, and lack of energy
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Therapy, lifestyle changes, and support are also effective
Name 3 maladaptive (unhealthy) coping skills.
What are stress eating, drinking/drugs, and self-harm
Yelling at a sibling, suppressing your emotions, or isolating yourself.
negative (unhealthy) coping skills
Creating a plan and taking the necessary steps before making a purchase.
Name things you should ask a doctor when prescribed medication for a mental health issue
What are: Side effects, why I am taking this, and how long to take it
What Month is Mental Health Awareness.
May
True or False: Coping Skills are something you are born with.
What is False (They are learned)
Watching a funny TV show to distract yourself after a long day.
positive coping skill
Counting to 10, breathing, positive self-talk, consequential thinking, grounding, stress management
Coping Strategies/Skills
The automatic, hardwired survival mechanism that prepares your body to either fight off a threat or run away to safety.
Fight or Flight
Which Mental Health Disorder is the most common.
Anxiety disorders
What is a healthy, active way to relieve stress in the body.
Exercise
Skipping meals or overeating junk food because you are overwhelmed.
negative coping skill
Identify the problem, gather information, brainstorm solutions, weigh your choices, take action
Decision Making
Name 3 people or resources to go to when you are stressed.
Who are a counselor, a friend, or a trusted family member
Recommended sleep for ideal mental health.
8-10 hours
A form of self-care where you physically write out your daily thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Journaling
Counting in for 5 seconds and out for 5 seconds.
Positive deep breathing is a great healthy skill.
Relaxation, walking, healthy eating, proper sleep, setting aside “me” time, taking breaks, rewarding yourself
Self Care
Regular physical activity acts as a natural painkiller and releases these "feel-good" chemicals in the brain.
Endorphins
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
Self-care
A breathing technique that involves breathing in for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and holding for 4 seconds.
Box Breathing
Taking a hot bath, lighting a candle, or stretching?
Positive, great relaxation skill.
Maintain limits with self and others, protecting your personal and emotional space, avoid negativity
Setting *or Maintaining Boundaries
Making to-do lists, setting timers, and prioritizing tasks are great ways to prevent stress by improving this.
Time Management