Coping Skills
Mindfulness is a popular approach to coping with a variety of mental health challenges. Mindfulness usually ask people to start with this________ action that people must do at all times...
breathing
Do you know your average screen time?
Let's find out how :)
Medication is the only solution for those with anxiety disorders
False
True or false: only your lungs produce breath
False! Your diaphragm (muscle above your intestines) creates deep and relaxing "belly breathing."
How many hours of screentime have been reported as "ideal" for teen mental health?
Compared to teens who claimed not to use their phones recreationally, those who engaged with social media for less than two hours per day were 30% less likely to be stressed, 27% less likely to have sleep issues, 38% less likely to be depressed, 43% less likely to be suicidal and 47% less likely to be abuse alcohol.
If you experience or are diagnosed with anxiety your body is also impacted, true or false
True, impacts heart fucntioning, bowel system, digestion, endocrine system
True or false: breathing slowly can literally trick your brain even in situations of extreme crisis
True! This type of intentional breathing can shift your body into parasympathetic dominance rather than the "fight flight freeze" response system.
Something the widespread use of smartphones has impacted is the experience of boredom...why does this matter?
Brain development, social pressure, distress tolerance, attention span
True or false: "Chronic stress" refers to cannabis-induced stress
Your body is made to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors
prolonged stress in humans caused serious neurological disorders, cardiac problems (including heart attack), gastric ulcers, asthma, diabetes, headaches, accelerated aging and premature death
Distraction can be a good coping skill: true or false
true! Sometimes a pesky or unhelpful thought takes hold, or we can't seem to shift activities...a safe distraction like a silly movie, music, a snack, a nap, or calling someone to distract you can help "reset" your mind
It is good for your brain to have social media or your phone be the first thing it sees, true or false
dopamine spike that leads to higher need for stimulation to receive same spike
There are free, casual, and qualified mental heath services that anyone at Logan can access less than a half mile away. True or False
True! Me :)
If you do not regularly experience mental health challenges, you do not need coping skills. True or false?
False. Every successful/happy person has coping skills whether they realize it or not. Life is, and always will be hard. Maybe not today, but someday you will need to learn to cope with tough times to grow or survive!
Average screentime for 14-16 year olds
6 hours a day
Talking about stress and asking for help will only make it worse
No! Often all we need is support or to rethink our situation. Paired with other physical wellbeing pieces, this is essential to escaping for stressful cycles