Identity
What is the difference between an introvert and an extrovert?
Introvert: Prefers spending time alone
Extrovert: Prefers spending time with others
True or false:
All stressful situations can be avoided or fixed.
False
Not all stressful situations can be avoided or fixed (stress beyond your control)
True or False:
All stress is bad.
False
Some stress can act as a motivator to get something done (studying, being hungry, etc.)
True or False:
People with a mental health condition are dangerous.
False
Mental health is rarely (7.5%) a factor in violent crimes.
What's an example of eustress (not a definition)?
(Any stress that positively motivates you to do something)
Define self-esteem
How you feel about yourself
How much you like/respect yourself
What is an example of self-soothing involving the sense of smell?
Put on lotion or perfume, burn a candle, burning incense, etc.
What is the difference between eustress and distress?
Eustress: Positive, motivating stress
Distress: Negative, inhibiting stress
If you or someone you know believes they may have a mental health condition, what should be done?
See a licensed doctor/psychiatrist
What is Mr. Vasquez going to be for Halloween?
You don't know
Can someone have too much self-esteem? How?
Yes.
Putting others down (narcissism)
Not seeing their own flaws
Being overly confident/not humble
Calling 911 during an emotional health crisis is an example of...
Self-soothing, Emotional Awareness, Distraction, Mindfulness, Opposite Action, Crisis Plan
Crisis Plan
What is an example of a positive life change that can cause stress?
Graduating
Getting a new job / promotion
Moving in to a new home
Having a child
Starting a new relationship
Etc.
Why is it important for kids to have “unstructured time”?
Grants kids an opportunity to exist within their own mind, be creative, think about things, build emotional resilience, etc.
What does DMN stand for in terms of the brain?
Default Mode Network
The pyramid that shows what a person needs to be their best self is called...
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Listening to music is an example of which types of coping?
Self-soothing, Emotional Awareness, Distraction, Mindfulness, Opposite Action, Crisis Plan
Self-soothing AND distraction
Something that causes stress is called a...
Stressor
The chemical released in the brain as a reward is called...
Dopamine
Someone at work was denied a promotion. As a stress response, they start yelling at their boss. This is an example of the defense mechanism called...
Regression
The top of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs is called...
Self-Actualization
What is an example of an emotionally aware activity for coping with emotions?
Making a list/chart of emotions
Writing in a journal about how you feel
Drawing how you feel
Any activity that recognizes your own emotions
The defense mechanism called "denial" is when...
you refuse to recognize an emotion or problem, ignoring the problem, acting like the stress doesn't exist
What does emotional regulation look like in children?
Being able to control their emotions
What does metacognition mean?
Thinking about your thinking.