Mental Health
This is one of the four basic dimensions of mental health- make these positive and you will cope better.
Thoughts
Give an example of how stress can affect you mentally and physically
forgetful/ poor concentration
mood changes
muscle tension
frequent sicknesses
This is an example of a type of sleep problem other than trouble falling asleep at bedtime.
Insomnia
This is a specific type of social support that comes when somebody simply shows your that they care
emotional support
This is an example of a leisure activity you can do to cope when you are feeling depressed
listen to music
read a book
take a walk
watch a movie
play a game
This is one of the four basic dimensions of mental health- it's another word for "the way you feel".
Emotions
To cope with stress, it is good to focus on ___.
"the positive"
"things in my control"
You should avoid this substance right before bed
caffeine and/or alcohol
Somebody who provides you with money, or helps with transportation, cooking, or childcare. IS NOT only offering emotional support but also what?
practical help
This is an example of a leisure activity you can do to cope when feeling bored
hang out with loved ones
play a video/board game
play with pet
This is one of the four basic dimensions of mental health- the helpful or harmful things to do.
behaviors
This is an example of self-care behavior that can help manage stress
positive affirmations
getting enough sleep
healthy diet/hydration
boundaries
movement/exercise
hobbies
This behavior will help you sleep, but you might feel a boost of energy right after, so you shouldn't do it right before bed
exercise
You share this with your peers in order to help each other face the challenges of mental illness
information or point of view
This is an example of a leisure activity you can do to cope when you are feeling lonely/withdrawn
go to a social event
This is one of the four basic dimensions of mental health- which shows that physical and mental health go hand in hand.
body reactions
This is an example of using distraction to cope with short-term stress
watching favorite movie/show
reading
listening/singing/dancing to music
walking with pet or friend
calling a loved one
Right before going to bed, it is helpful to "unplug and unwind". Example of this would be?
reading a book
listen to soothing music
take a warm bath/shower
Your therapist is a member of this team that provides professional help and support
treatment team
This is an example of a leisure activity you can do to cope when you are feeling angry
workout
listen to soothing music
deep breathing while stretching
What is one thing you can do to take care of your mental health?
personal answer
This type of feeling can be increased as a result of stress
anger, confusion, overwhelm, worried, irritable.
If you've been lying in bed for a half hour and still cannot sleep, you should do ____.
get out of bed and do a relaxation technique
This is one way to improve your support network
local support groups
volunteering
clubs
professional organizations
This is an example of a leisure activity you can do to cope when you are feeling exhausted
nap
relax with a book or a movie