Mental Health 101
Everyone has mental health?
True/False
True
study
get a good nights sleep
be prepared/organized
eat a healthy breakfast
Which of the following is a benefit of healthy coping strategies?
A) they reduce stress
B) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
C) they allow us to create better relationships
D) all of the above
D) All of the above
Emotional self-care is a lifelong process.
True or False?
True
What month is national ice cream month?
July
Name three things that can impact our mental health
Loneliness/Isolation
Grief/Loss
Unhealthy Relationships/Family/Friendships
Bullying
Unemployment/Lack of Resources
Sexuality
Sleeping problems
Life Events or Stages (new parent, childhood trauma, puberty, moving into adulthood, etc)
Alcohol/Drug Use
Approach the test with a ______________ attitude
positive
True/False
Being present in the moment, reducing stress and improving emotional well-being and regulation
What is mindfulness
When is the first day of summer?
June 20
What is the number individuals that will experience a mental health problem in any given year?
a. 1/5
b. 1/100
c. 1/2
d. 1/1000
a. 1/5
How can you calm test anxiety while during a test?
Use relaxation techniques (deep breathes, visualize relaxing things), ignore the other students in the room, focus on one question at a time
Do unhealthy coping strategies give long term relief?
No, Unhealthy coping strategies might feel like they are having the desired effect in the short term but there won’t be any long term relief.
Name 2 different ways someone can communicate how they are feeling to others
Talking, Drawing, Writing etc.
What Month is Pride Month?
June
Something that other people notice or see in another person that may make them concerned for someone else's wellbeing
warning sign
What can you do after a test to calm anxiety?
Remind yourself of how well your prepared, how you did your best - don't worry on the outcome
Give 3 examples of unhealthy coping strategies
drug/alcohol use
self harm
avoidance
procrastination
sleeping too much/too little
How does having gratitude and showing gratitude help with self-care? Name 1 way you can show gratitude to yourself?
It helps to manage our mood and our relationships.
We can show ourselves gratitude by buying ourselves gifts/flowers, resting, being proud of our accomplishments.
This riot which eventually led to the creation of Gay Pride as we know it today, took place in New York City in 1969 and was led by trans activist and icon, Miss Marsha P Johnson
What is the Stonewall Riots
The two most common mental health disorders
anxiety and depression
Name 4 physical sensations we may feel when experiencing test anxiety.
Heart pounding, racing thoughts, fast breathing, stomachaches, sweaty hands, etc.
Name three coping strategies that you can use as we wrap up the last few weeks of the school year?
Answers may vary-
breathing
stay organized- plan ahead
take study breaks
Listen to music
Go for a walk outside
How does being honest about feelings, even if they are negative, help with self-care?
We can start healing when we are honest about feelings, helps with expression, helps identify our feelings better, helps us cope better
The number of credits that students at Frontier High School need to graduate
22