Tools from our Book
A tool that can help us find the right word for the emotions we are feeling.
What is the emotions wheel? (page 117)
How many years has SPARK been a program?
Activity that we did together, but everyone had a different experience.
What is a sound bowl workshop?
Name one thing you can do to help a friend who expressed they may have a mental health struggle
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help
3 people you can go to talk to if you are feeling down or struggling
What is a Psychiatrist, Primary Care Physician, Social Work, Case Manager, Supportive Family member or Friend, Supportive Peer, Dial 988
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as _______
Gratitude (see page 42)
What were some key words that helped us come up with a definition of "mental health"?
Brain structure, emotions, patterns of thinking, balance, state of being, etc.
This is a mental state acheved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, being fully aware of what is happening art the time, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What is mindfulness?
Color of mental health awareness
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive relationships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, staying hydrated, awareness of ourselves and others, etc.
True or False: All stress is bad stress?
False, stress can be good at levels that help motivate us (see page 249)
The three large components of our lives that shape our mental health
What is biology, psychology, and our social life?
2 examples of mindfulness activities
Color of Autism awareness
What is blue?
These can be used by a person to reduce stress, manage emotions and improve our mental wellness
What are coping skills?
Keeping your phone away before bed, getting natural light in the morning, decompress time in the evening, etc. are examples of
How can I get better sleep? (see page 58)
What was the meaning of engaging in "The Line" exercise?
To be able to visualize that others around you are also experiencing highs & lows to varying degrees
How does our book recommend practicing small doses of mindfulness?
Focusing on and being present during daily tasks (see page 258)
The the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, experiencing emotions with someone.
What is empathy?
Mental health awareness month
What is May?
The tendency for humans to overestimate how much others are focused on us
What is the spotlight effect? (see page 154)
True or False: Mental health struggles/diagnosis's can be hereditary.
True
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
What is deep breathing? (bonus: how can we take deeper breaths?)
Feeling for someone, but not necessarily feeling the same emotions
What is sympathy?
1 in how many adults in the US experience symptoms of a mental health struggle each year
1 in 5, almost 1 in 4