Conditions and Symptoms
An ongoing feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in favorite hobbies.
What is depression?
Consuming too much of this popular stimulant—found in coffee, soda, and energy drinks—can mimic or worsen the physical symptoms of a panic attack.
What is caffeine?
True or False: Mental health conditions are caused entirely by genetics.
What is False? (They develop from a combination of biological factors, genetics, and life experiences like trauma or stress).
A feeling of emotional or physical tension that acts as the body's natural response to a challenge or demand.
What is stress
An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.
What is self-esteem?
An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted, recurring thoughts and repetitive behaviors a person feels driven to perform.
What is OCD? (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
This grounding technique uses your five senses—identifying things you can see, touch, hear, smell, and taste—to bring your mind and body back to the present moment.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
This negative societal attitude can cause people to feel shame and prevent them from seeking mental health treatment.
What is stigma?
These healthy, proactive behaviors—like journaling, exercising, or mindfulness—help us navigate difficult emotions.
What are coping skills?
The psychological phenomenon of changing one's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors to match a peer group, which can impact self-esteem.
What is peer pressure?
This trauma-related disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying or life-threatening event.
What is PTSD? (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
This simple breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4 seconds, exhaling for 4 seconds, and holding empty for 4 seconds.
What is box breathing?
This acronym stands for a type of therapy focused on changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.
What is CBT? (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
The practice of anchoring oneself in the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Setting these emotional and physical limits is essential for maintaining healthy relationships and preventing burnout.
What are boundaries?
This condition causes extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels, swinging between manic highs and depressive lows.
What is bipolar disorder?
Taking these slow, deep breaths triggers the body's relaxation response and lowers the physical symptoms of anxiety.
What is diaphragmatic breathing
Approximately 1 in how many adults live with a mental illness?
Who is 1 in 5?
This physical practice involves slowly tensing and then releasing different muscle groups to reduce physical stress.
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? (or PMR)
The positive psychological practice of intentionally focusing on the things you are thankful for, which has been shown to build resilience.
What is gratitude?
A mental health condition where a person has a sudden, intense surge of fear accompanied by a racing heart, shortness of breath, and dizziness.
What is a panic attack?
This hormone and neurotransmitter is often referred to as the body's "feel-good" chemical, heavily influenced by our physical and emotional health.
What is serotonin?
This medical doctor is specially trained to assess, diagnose, and prescribe medication for mental health conditions.
What is a psychiatrist?
The psychological term for our capacity to bounce back, adapt, and recover from difficult life circumstances, trauma, or stress.
What is resilience?
This communication style strikes a healthy balance between passive and aggressive, allowing you to stand up for your own rights while still respecting the rights and feelings of others.
What is assertive communication? (or assertiveness)