Definitions
A common negative coping skill that involves distancing yourself from others
Isolating
We experience these in our mind, heart and gut and it is important to learn how to manage our reaction to them
Feelings/Emotions
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the world
Anxiety
affecting 301 million people in 2019
Name one helpline or website and one person you can go to for support
988; support people
Due to similar physical sensations, this can be mistaken for a heart attack
Panic Attack (chest pain, tightness)
The practice of being aware of the present moment.
Mindfulness
This categorizes and includes all that is most important in your life and, what you care about the most, and what has the most worth to you
Values
True or False: All Stress is Bad
False
Name examples
What are two healthy ways to wind down for bed and get a restful night’s sleep?
Take a warm/hot shower, read a book, drink noncaffeinated tea, listen to calming music, meditate, journal….
Impulsive spending, lack of sleep, and elevated mood can be symptoms of _____
Mania
This type of therapy, often used for phobias, gradually exposes patients to their fears in a controlled environment
Exposure Therapy
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges
Resentment
Why is exercise good for our mental health?
It helps improve our mood because when the heart rate increases the body releases endorphins, which are natural chemicals that make us feel good.
Breathing in for four seconds, Holding your breath for 4 seconds, Slowly exhale through your mouth for 4 seconds is an example of
Box Breathing
Beliefs that persist despite evidence to the contrary; resistant to logical reasoning or contradictory evidence
Delusions
Failure to recognize the truth about a problem is often reffered to as
Denial
These changing temporary states of mind can be make us feel high, low and everything in between so it is important to be able to regulate these
Moods
True or False: Taking antidepressants makes you more susceptible to heat stroke during warmer months.
True
Eating this can be used as a grounding technique, distracting us from anxious thoughts
Sour Candy; This promotes mindfulness and being present in the moment.
Often mistaken for being neat and tidy, this anxiety disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
OCD; experience persistent unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and feel driven to do mental or physical actions (compulsions) that provide temporary relief from these thoughts.
What is the definition of an unhealthy coping skill and an example of one that should be avoided?
This is something that helps you feel good in the moment but leaves people feeling worse later on and is potentially dangerous, such as using drugs or alcohol, or selfharm.
The ability to look inside yourself honestly and truthfully
Self Awareness/Insight
What are primary and secondary emotions?
primary emotions are how we react to events and situations, whereas secondary emotions are reactions to how we feel.
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Strategy
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
A change in behavior, withdrawing from friends, taking dangerous risks, mood swings, feeling empty and hopeless with no reason to live, trapped, or having no reason to live are signs of
Suicidal Ideation