This is something you use or do when you are feeling upset, anxious, angry, or depressed to help calm yourself.
Coping Skills
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Which of the following contribute to the development of mental health issues?
A. Genetics
B. Abuse/Neglect
C. Prolonged Stress
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
Someone who has trouble focusing on their homework or is easily distracted may be diagnosed with what?
ADD or ADHD
Spell Depression.
D-E-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N.
This is a person, place, or thing that may cause your symptoms to get worse or may cause you to become upset.
Trigger.
Tell me a coping skill you have tried that does not work for you.
What percentage of adolescents ages 13-18 report a mental health or substance abuse disorder or learning disability?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
C. 20%
Someone who often feels sad, loses interest in their hobbies, and feels tired all the time, may be diagnosed with what?
Depression.
Spell Anxiety
A-N-X-I-E-T-Y
Family, friends, teachers, and therapists are all examples of what.
Social Supports
Name 3 people or places at school you can go to if you are having a hard time.
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Panic attacks often resemble which medical issue?
Heart Attacks.
Someone who experiences moments of panic in which they begin sweating, crying, have an increased heart rate, or begin shaking, may be experiencing what?
Anxiety or Panic Attacks
Spell Communication
C-O-M-M-U-N-I-C-A-T-I-O-N
Boundaries
Describe the physical benefits of using deep breathing as a coping skill?
It slows your pulse, clears your mind, lowers your blood pressure, allows you to think more clearly.
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the average length of time an individual may go without treatment once their symptoms begin?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
D. 10 years.
Johnny often has outbursts when things don't go his way and he frequently gets into fights with his peers at school. What might Johnny be struggling with?
Anger Management Issues
Spell Anger Management
A-N-G-E-R M-A-N-A-G-E-M-E-N-T
DAILY DOUBLE
A specific coping skill that focuses on deep breathing, meditation, and being present in the moment.
Mindfulness
Name 3 reasons why people may hesitate to ask for help?
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If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts what are three people, places, or organizations you can call or go to for help.
1. 9-1-1
2. Hotlines
3. Go directly to the emergency room.
Someone with this disorder may appear to be really sad one moment and really energetic the next moment.
Bipolar disorder
Spell Emotional Regulation
E-M-O-T-I-O-N-A-L R-E-G-U-L-A-T-I-O-N