Anxiety
Anxiety is always bad. True or False?
False
True or False: You should stop taking your prescribed medication immediately as soon as you start feeling better.
False
What are 3 examples of self-care?
- brush teeth
- change clothes
False
This short, two-letter word is a complete sentence and is a crucial tool for protecting your time, energy, and mental health.
No
What are some physical symptoms of anxiety?
Fidgeting, heart racing, body shaking, sweaty palms
This specific type of medical doctor went to medical school and has the authority to prescribe psychiatric medications.
psychiatrist
Taking the correct medications is an example of self-care. True or False?
True
Name 3 positive/ healthy coping skills.
- swimming
- talking to a friend
- deep breathing
What are some examples of healthy boundaries.
- not letting others opinions impact you negatively
- surrounding yourself with positive people/ your support
What are some coping skills for anxiety?
Listening to music, journaling, going on a walk
This acronym stands for "as-needed" medications that your doctor may prescribe for sudden symptoms like acute anxiety or insomnia.
A PRN
This active form of self-care involves moving your body—like walking or stretching—to naturally release mood-boosting endorphins.
Exercise/ Physical Movement
Name 3 negative/ unhealthy coping skills.
- isolation
- substances
- self-harm
This term refers to people in your life who respect your boundaries, listen without judgment, and offer help when you are struggling.
Support System
This term refers to a specific thought, person, place, or situation that instantly sparks a surge of anxious feelings.
Trigger
What month is Mental Health Awareness month?
May
This mental self-care practice involves intentionally focusing your awareness entirely on the present moment.
Mindfulness
Avoidance is an example of a positive or negative coping skill?
Negative
his uncomfortable emotion often surfaces immediately after you set a healthy boundary, though it does not mean you did something wrong.
How can anxiety be reframed into something positive?
- use anxiety as motivation
- use anxiety as an opportunity to learn something new
The number for the Suicide Crisis hotline
988
Missing out on this basic biological need directly increases cortisol levels, making you significantly more vulnerable to anxiety the next day.
Sleep
Definition of a negative coping skill and positive coping skill.
Negative - something that is harmful to yourself or others
Positive - something that helps make the situation more manageable
This term describes what happens when you fail to set boundaries over a long period, leaving you emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted.
Burnout