Weird
T/F Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different
True!
T/F: Your brain consumes about 25 watts of power while you’re awake – enough energy to illuminate a lightbulb!
True! That's why you can feel tired after doing difficult school work, SOL's etc.
T/F: If you tell your counselor that you smoked weed last night, she has to tell your parent
False
T/F Signs of depression can include weight change or change in appetite, changes in sleep, and loss of energy.
True! There are many other signs than just sadness
Tell me three of your coping skills. Anyone that answers gets points.
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T/F: There are business in Thailand where you can be slapped in the face over and over so that your skin looks more youthful
True. It's called "slap face massage" and there's one certified business offering this in California
To keep you brain healthy, eat plenty of foods that contain sugar such as soda, donuts, cookies, and candy. True or False?
False: Foods that keep your brain healthy include: fish, blueberries, nuts & seeds, green vegetables such as broccoli and brussel sprouts
What do the letters TDT stand for?
Therapeutic Day Treatment
If you have a family member with a mental illness or ADHD, you're more likely to have it as well due to genetics
A family history of depression and other mental health diagnosis matters, but it’s not always the only factor.
T/F: Going on elevators, freezing cold showers, watching people steam clean carpets on YouTube and talking to a pillow are ways that some people cope with anxiety.
True! Everyone has different skills. You have to find what works for you, even if it seems strange to others
A really hard sneeze travels out your mouth at over 200 m.p.h.
False. A sneeze travels out your mouth at over 100 m.p.h.
T/F: Severe or long-lasting stress can change the balance of chemicals in the brain that control mood
True! Managing stress with coping skills and talking to trusted others about what's bothering you is an important part of balancing those chemicals so you can feel better, as well as taking medication as prescribed
Safety plans must be reviewed at least once every how often?
Once a week, more if needed
whats 9+10
21
Tell my why it's important to know your coping skills?
So when you're having troubles with adults, peers or your emotions, you can feel better and make better choices
T/F An average of 100 people choke to death on ballpoint pens every year.
True! Who knew pens were so dangerous...
False! Too much medication can stress your brain out and cause you to feel terrible. Always follow doctor's orders
Why do we have safety plans?
To help you make positive choices when you're really upset and wanting to hurt yourself or others
T/F Calling someone "gay" or "autistic" is a good way to let them know that you think they're stupid
If you really need to call someone stupid please don't use these words
T/F When you are really angry, coping skills won't help you. It's too late. You have to catch your feelings before they get too intense.
False. It's harder to stop yourself when you're really mad, but it's totally do-able. Practicing when you aren't so mad helps!
T/F Dogs and cats, like people, are either right-handed or left-handed
True!
T/F Bullying may cause physical changes in the brain and increase the chance of mental illness
True. It's important to be careful with your words -- you can damage a person for life. If you're being bullied yourself, it's important to talk to someone about it.
If you say in session that you have plans to hurt a teacher or peer, your TDT Counselor has to break confidentiality and tell the school
True. When other's safety, or your own, is at risk, I'm obligated by law to tell
T/F Mental health is less important than physical health
False! Mental health needs maintenance in the same way that physical health does
T/F: There are such thing as unhealthy coping skills
True. Over-doing certain activities like eating, drinking, or shopping to help deal with negative feelings aren't healthy. Avoiding difficult conversations or tasks because they’re too uncomfortable to face head-on is also negative.