Coping Strategies
Let's talk media! What media do you use to cope with?
Movies, Books, Music
Name 3 movies/books/songs you can interact with to help you cope
Free answer
What is mental health?
It is a state of well being which helps people cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, work well, and contribute to their community.
How many hours of sleep should an adult have every night?
On average adults need 7-9 hours of sleep
What is the power house of the cell?
Mitochondria!
What is the coping strategy called when you write down things that happened in the day, your feelings, a creative output, or some random thoughts?
Name 3 creative outlets you do!
Poems, writing stories, making music, painting, crocheting, jewelry making, etc
What diagnosis are these symptoms associated with?
Excessive worry, feeling nervous, increased heart rate, having trouble sleeping
These symptoms are associated with anxiety disorders.
What are the consequences of lack of sleep?
Lack of focus, memory issues, emotional regulation struggles, a drop in immunity against illness, etc
What is the fastest land mammal?
Cheetahs can run up to 70-75 miles per hour! (Though they run in short bursts)
What is the coping strategy's name when you take a seat, breathe deeply, reflect, and focus for a period of time?
Meditation! It could look like yoga in silence, sitting down and taking breaths for a couple of minutes, or doing a guided video!
Practice it! Lets do some box breathing! 4 seconds in...
How does that feel?
What diagnosis are these symptoms associated with?
Low mood and energy, loss of enjoyment, feeling irritated and intolerance of others, excessive sleep
Dark, quiet (or with white noise,) cool, clean
What does ESA stand for?
Emotional Support Animal! (which could be cats, dogs, llamas, horses, and even iguanas) You just need a professional to sign off on them to be official.
What are some exercises you can do to cope?
Yoga, take a walk, stretches, running, etc.
What was your favorite stretch?
What are the happy hormones in the brain?
Dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins
What should you avoid taking before bed?
CAFFEINE! There are many sources of caffeine coffee, tea, chocolate, and even chewing gum!!
Who can you reach out to when you aren't feeling well or need help?
Practice it! Let's mouth out some affirmations or manifestations.
What kind of resources can you reach out for your mental health?
Gratitude center, golden gate park bleachers, DUCC, GSU, US!!!!!, hospital, library
What is it called when you do a sequence of habits, actions, or procedures at least 5 times a week?
The answer is called ROUTINE! And it is recommended to follow one to get better sleep. Aka; sleep at the same time and wake up at the same time!
What is the most common letter in the English language?
It is the letter E!