Coping Skills
What are 2 examples of unhealthy coping skills.
Substance Abuse, Emotional Eating, Self-harm, Isolation, Impulsive or risky behaviors.
A ___________ is a psychological limit that protects the integrity of an individual or group or that helps the person or group set realistic limits on participation in a relationship or activity?
Boundary
True or False: All people living with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
False
Give one example of setting a healthy boundary besides a physical boundary with a friend, family member or romantic partner.
Letting our parents/caregivers know when we need transition time/a break. • Asking people to stop distracting us when we are busy. • Letting friends know when we won’t be available. • Telling romantic partners how much affection we want or don’t want. (FYI: Boundaries help us meet our own needs, help develop our identity and independence, help build healthy relationships, is respectful to others and enables us to use our energy in good ways to take care of ourselves.)
When you need me, You throw me away. But when you are done with me, You bring me back. What am I?
An Anchor
These can be used to reduce stress and feelings of anxiety while also improving our mental wellness.
What are coping skills?
________ can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
Stress
True or False: Those with mental illnesses never recover.
False
With the right treatment, support, and lifestyle changes, recovery is entirely possible, allowing individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Recovery might not be quick, with symptoms rarely disappearing overnight, but it helps individuals learn to manage challenges and thrive.
A treatment that may help someone feel better, grow stronger, etc.
therapy
What do you lose the moment you share it?
A Secret
What is the name of the coping tool that involves all 5 senses.
5-4-3-2-1 Coping Technique.
________ can be described as a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
Anxiety
True or False - stress is normal but too much stress increases the risk for health problems like depression.
True
These are the two most common mental health disorders.
What are Depression and Anxiety
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
A Map
List 2 skills you can use to manage anger.
Identify Warning signs and triggers - walk or exercise - step away from the situation - talk to somebody - breathing exercises - reframing your thinking - listen to music - meditate
________ is a coping strategy that includes expressing good things from your day.
Gratitude
More than 1 in 5 of the U.S. adult population lives with a mental illness.
True or False
True
Give three reasons why is it important to make time for ourselves and have fun?
• Gives us a break so we can reenergize • Helps us cope when times are harder • Releases endorphins (happy hormones) • Reduces stress • Feels good • Can help us have more energy to be helpful to others
You go at red and stop at green. What am I?
A Watermelon
How do any type of breathing techniques help us?
Breathing deeply is a helpful way to start the day, keep us feeling good, calm us down or help us feel better and relax. It can relieve tension and stress in the body.
_________ are released during exercise and produce a "natural high."
endorphins
True or False: If you take medication for a mental health condition, you’re weak.
FALSE
How does not getting enough sleep impact wellness?
You may have difficulty concentrating, be more tired, be more emotionally unstable, and lack energy.
I have keys, but no locks. I have space but no rooms. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
A Keyboard
List 3 healthy coping skills
Listening To Music, Going Out For A Walk, Exercise, Talk To A Friend or Family, Talk To A Mental Health Professional (Case Worker, Social Worker, etc), Creative Expression, Breathing Techniques, etc
A ________/________ mindset helps people handle mistakes by viewing them as learning opportunities rather than failures.
healthy/growth mindset
True or False: Mental Health is closely linked to Physical Health.
True
What are the 4 F's that have to do with the body's way of responding to threats
Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn
What's lighter than a feather but impossible to hold for much more than a minute?
Your Breath
Why is exercise good for our mental health?
It helps improve our mood because when the heart rate increases the body releases endorphins, which are natural chemicals that make us feel good.
_________ is known as a negative attitude towards mental health that prevents people from seeking help.
stigma
True
Why is taking care of your mental health important?
Your mind needs care just like your body does to stay healthy.
What thrives when you feed it but dies when you water it?
A fire
These techniques can help you calm down in the moment.
grounding techniques (Focus on your breathing, Stamp on the spot, Stamp on the spot Dive response)
The ability to bounce back from a hardship is called __________
Resiliance
True or False: What you eat can affect how you feel physically and mentally.
True
Research increasingly shows that the type and quality of the food we consume influence not only our physical health, but also our emotional well-being and resilience.
What can affect your mental health?
What has 13 hearts but no other organs?
A deck of cards