Coping Skills
What are 3 examples of healthy coping skills?
Listening to music, taking deep breaths, splashing cold water on your face, going for a walk, squeezing a stress ball, watching something on Netflix,
Most adults require __ to __ hours of sleep each night.
7 to 9
Mental health disorders are rare.
False
True or False: Playing Sudoku, solitaire or other games are things you can do to relieve stress
True
What is an example of a healthy fat?
Nuts, avocados, olive oil
What is the definition of a healthy coping skill?
Something safe that helps you to feel good.
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated.
Which gender experiences the most stigma surrounding mental health?
Males
Name 1 way to prevent stress
time management (plan, routine, schedule) and prioritize set small goals one step at a time
What cooking method adds most fat?
Broiling, Baking, Grilling, Deep Frying, or Sautéing
Deep Frying
Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc.
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False
How can stress be helpful?
Stress can make a person perform better and be more focused.
What are 3 benefits of protein
Boost memory, improve mental clarity, fight fatigue, tissue repair, hormone regulation
Define mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention to the present-moment experience
It is ideal to eat 3 balanced meals in a day with healthy snacks in between. What does a balanced meal consist of? (Hint - 6 things)
It is ideal to eat 3 balanced meals in a day with healthy snacks in between. What does a balanced meal consist of? (Hint - 6 things)
TRUE OR FALSE: Children can exhibit symptoms of mental illness.
TRUE. 1/2 of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and 3/4 of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Name 2 positive stressors.
Meeting or engaging in a challenge Coming in first place in a race. Getting a promotion at your job. Love, marriage, or childbirth. Riding a roller coaster. The holidays. Engaging in exercise, especially weight training.
What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
They are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber which are important in overall health
What is the definition of an unhealthy coping skill and an example of one that should be avoided?
: This is something that helps you feel good in the moment but leaves people feeling worse later on and is potentially dangerous, such as using drugs or alcohol, or self-harm.
What are the five dimensions of self-care?
Physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Give 2 positive examples to manage stress with leisure/recreation
yoga, meditation, mindfulness, walking, fit clinic, Dom rec room, dinner trips, art/crafts, game/movie nights physical activity/exercise - endorphins diversional therapy humor therapy
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body