Mental Health 1
What do you do to relieve stress?
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Define STRESSOR and name 2 different categories of stressors.
A factor that causes stress. Categories: Social, Financial, Major Life Event, Social, Physiological
1 factor that impacts self-esteem.
self-image, social interactions, home, school, community, life events, media like tv, movies, or social media.
What might high self-esteem look like in someone?
Willingness to make mistakes, feel good about relationships with others, feel loved by others, able to engage in social activities.
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
Stress management strategies or coping skills.
What is the effect of stress management? What are some ways you can manage stress?
Express your feelings, maintain a growth mindset, take care of yourself, manage your time, distract yourself, use relaxation techniques.
I am the beginning of eternity, the end of time and space, I'm the beginning of every end and the end of every place. What am I?
The letter E
True or False: Everyone deals with stress the same way.
False
Give an example of how you can express gratitude.
Writing a letter to say thanks, using manners, expressing thankfulness, writing down things you are grateful for each day.
Strategy that involves being present and aware in the moment and acknowledging and accepting thoughts and feelings.
Mindfulness
Name at least two types of relaxation techniques.
Mediation, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Yoga, and Deep Breathing
Name 2 helpful (positive) stress management activities and 2 unhelpful (negative) stress management activities.
Meditation, going for a walk, reading a good book, managing time.
Sleeping too much, drinking energy drinks to "make up" for sleep loss, avoiding people, appointments, and responsibilities.
What are different aspects of your identity?
Name 1 of 4 different aspects
Physical, social, active, psychological
If you could be anywhere in the world, where would you go?
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Name at least two people you can talk to when you are having a hard time.
Family, trusted adult, trusted friend, mental health professional, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.
Definition: Confidence in one's worth or abilities
Self-Esteem
Who sang about being an “eggman” and a “walrus”?
The Beatles
You are between Italy and Ireland and you're using the bathroom. What are you?
European
True or False: Denying your feelings can make them go away and it can be both positive for your physical and mental health.
FALSE!
Denying our feelings can have a negative effect. Isolation, anxiety, and sadness. Long term you may feel as if you never worked through the experience, and you feel "stuck".
True or False: All stress is associated with a negative event or experience.
False.
*Double points if you can name 1 reason for eustress*
What are 2 routine stressors? (small but "annoying")
Answers may vary. Driving, attending appointments, waking up on time for medications, tending to ADLs, chores, phone calls, etc.
What are 3 steps you can take to control your emotions?
Identify the emotion/feeling, accept them, and reframe your thoughts. This will allow you to express emotions in a healthy way.
What is a support system?
A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support. These support systems will help you improve your overall health and have been shown to reduce stress.
What is the Fight or Flight (or freeze) response?
Your body's response to stress or your body's reaction to a threat.
Beside mental wellness, name three other types of wellness
Physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, vocational, environmental, financial