Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations
Stress can affect your physical health negatively
TRUE
Stress can lead to headaches, digestive issues, lack of sleep, muscle tension.
Define stress
reaction to internal and/or external stressors
Define "mental health"
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
How we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Mental health is a spectrum.
Name 3 out of the 8 factors of wellness
Spiritual, Emotional, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Environmental, Financial, Occupational
Define "healthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
It isn't possible to be depressed if good things are happening in your life.
FALSE
A number of factors influence mental health including: biological, psychological, and social factors.
Define distress
an emotional state when stressors are not well taken care of
Name 3 social factors that could impact someone's mental health
Upbringing, Relationships with family/friends, Marginalization/Discrimination, Pressure/expectations, History of trauma, Social/political issues, Culture/Faith, School/work, Immigration/1st gen
What does financial wellness mean?
Living within your financial means, budgeting, saving, planning for the future, keeping track of bills/expenses/spending
Define "unhealthy coping skills"
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs
If you see a therapist once and don't like them, that means therapy just isn't for you.
FALSE
You have the right to find a mental health provider that you feel comfortable with and that may take a few tries.
Stress can have an impact on...
Your body, your mood, your actions
What are 4 signs that someone is struggling with their mental health?
Irritable, trouble sleeping, negative thinking, isolating, missing assignments, not going to class, stopped taking care of hygiene, always tired, making poor decisions, not doing things they enjoy
How could someone take care of their spiritual wellness?
Meditating, attending religious services, praying, using a mantra, connecting with nature, practicing rituals or traditions
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Deep breathing
Talk to someone
Take a Walk
Play a game
Mental health struggles affect everyone the same way.
FALSE
Though there are common symptoms, mental health struggles affect everyone differently.
What types of exercise can help reduce stress?
Name 5 reasons why someone might not get mental health support
Fear of judgement, belief that they can figure it out on their own, do not believe in mental health or therapy, does not have the time, limited access (location, insurance), belief that they should turn towards their faith, problems should not be shared outside of family, do not want to be seen as week, problems are not "important enough", counselors do not have the same identities
How can someone take care of their intellectual wellness?
Being curious about new information, learning new things, asking for help if they do not understand some material
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
Using harmful substances
Physical/Verbal altercations
Avoiding an issue
You shouldn't talk to a therapist about your problems, they tell everyone about your business.
FALSE
Mental health professionals are held to an ethical code of confidentiality. They cannot share your information unless you give them permission or unless you are in danger.
What basic needs should be met to help manage stress?
Nutrition, sleep, movement, and organized environment
Where on campus could you go to for support if you are struggling with you mental health?
Program staff, trusted professors, peer mentors, counseling office, Office of Victim Advocacy
True or False: The 8 factors of wellness all have to be taken care of at the same time.
FALSE
The goal is to find a personal harmony with the dimensions that are most meaningful for you