Staying Positive
My Recovery
My Mental Health
Psych 101
Ice-breakers
100

What is the best thing that has happened to you in the past month?

What is...

100

What have you gained from working on your recovery?

I have gained... Courage, Healthy Relationships, Self-Esteem, etc... 

100

What is happening in your life now that is better since you started addressing your mental health?

I can think clearly, work through negative emotions, etc...

100

What are common symptoms of depression?

Loss of joy, over or under eating, over or under sleeping, little pleasure in activities, etc... 

100

2 fun facts about myself

I am...

200

What does happiness mean to you? How do you know if you're truly happy?

happiness is...

200

What are you doing differently this time around in your recovery?

This time around I am... Listening to others, surrendering my will to my higher power, etc...

200

The biggest symptoms I struggle with are...

Are...

200

Common symptoms of bpd? 

Extreme high and low moods, impulsive behavior, irregular sleep, etc... 

200

My favorite band? 

Favorite band...

300

What is confidence to you? When was the last time you felt confident? 

Confidence is...

300

Some of my warning signs/triggers are (name 2)?

Warning signs/triggers...

300

My go to healthy coping skills are (name 3)?

1,2,3...

300

How can you slow your heart rate? 

Grounding exercises, meditation, deep breathing, distraction techniques, etc... 

300

If you could have any superpower what would it be and why? 

My superpower would be...

400

What is one thing you like about yourself?

What is one thing you like about the person to your right and left?

I like that...

400

What are three things motivating you to stay in recovery?

1...2...3...

400

Healthy supports I can reach out to when I'm struggling (name 2)?

Two people/supports are...

400

How many adults (in the U.S) experience mental health issues? 

1 in 5 adults, roughly 21% or 14.2 million people (according to a 2020 study). 

400

Does pineapple belong on pizza?  

YES. 

500

What is respect? How can you show respect? and do you respect others the way you respect yourself? 

Respect is...

500

What does recovery mean to you?

Recovery means...

500

What does H.A.L.T stand for?

Why do we have to watch out for these feelings?

Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired

500

What factors impact someone's mental health? 

Biological factors (genes, brain chemistry, family history of mental illness), Social factors (family, friends, environment), Nature verse Nurture, Life experiences, etc... 

500

2 truths and a lie?

The lie is...

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