Diagnosis
Coping Skills
Myth Busters!
100
Low mood, sadness, and hopelessness can be traits of this condition.
What is depression?
100
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.
What is a stress ball?
100

Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Myth!

200
Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
200
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.
What is listening to music?
200

Myth or Fact: Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Pills can cure any mental illness.

Myth! 

300

Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety can be symptoms of this disorder that often develops after very stressful life events.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

300
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
300

Myth or Fact: group therapy is only beneficial for people who have an addiction

Fact! 

400

meditation, exercise and music 

What is a positive coping skill?

400
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.
What is journaling?
400

Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.

Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.

500
Drinking, drugs, and smoking 

What is A negative coping skills?

500
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
500

Myth or Fact: Mental health problems cannot get better with time.

Myth! 

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