Healthy vs. Unhealthy
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
Exercise, talking about your problem, deep breathing, journal, yoga, mindfulness exercise etc.
What is a coping skill?
an action we take, consciously or unconsciously to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions.
Submerging or splashing cold water on your face is a calming strategy
True; it slows down your heart rate which calms your body.
How much do Super Bowl Refs get paid?
A. 5,000 - 10,000
B. 30,000 - 50,000
C. 100,000
B. Between 30,000 and 50,000 dollars.
Ms. Megan is feeling anxious. She decides she is going to sit in her office all day and not talk to anyone. Is this a healthy coping mechanism?
Unhealthy; Social Withdrawal or Avoidance
Give an example of a positive affirmation
Ex. I can do this, I am amazing, I got this, etc.
Meditation only has mental health benefits
False, Meditation has been linked to improving immune system functioning, inflammatory processes and lowering cholesterol levels, in addition to a variety of mental health benefits.
Batman's Gotham City was inspired by which city?
A. NYC
B. LA
C. Chicago
Chicago. Many of the recent movies were filmed here.
These types of coping strategies tend to feel good in the moment, but have long-term negative consequences.
Unhealthy coping mechanisms
Name 1 calming skill you can do in the classroom
Yoga pose, deep breath, take a break in the corner, use a blocking shield, use a fidget, get a drink of cold water. etc.
Coping strategies can be chosen consciously or subconsciously
True; We can actively choose calming strategies or do them naturally.
When was the game Minecraft made?
A. 2000
B. 2009
C. 2019
B. 2009 and was originally called Cave Game
A student has a research paper due in one of his classes. Because the paper will require so much work, he feels anxious every time he thinks about it. When he distracts himself with other activities, he feels better. Is it healthy or unhealthy?
Procrastination; unhealthy
Why is journaling beneficial to our mental health?
It helps you understand your own thoughts and feelings, provides an outlet to express thoughts and feelings that you wouldn't share with others, tool to track how your thoughts and feelings have changed over time.
Meditation can restructure our circulatory system
False, meditation can restructure our brains.
Where did the Grammys get their name?
The Grammys are named after the music listening device invented by Thomas Edison called the Gramophone.