Risk-Taking
What does it mean to value something?
To value is to have respect, esteem, or appreciation for an object, relationship, or idea.
What is Mental Health?
Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological and social wellbeing.
Myth or Fact: Everyone manages stress in different ways
Fact
Stress is not the same for everybody, nor does everyone experience stress the same way.
What is a coping skill?
techniques, strategies, or behaviors that you can use to help you deal with & manage overwhelming emotions & the difficult situations that provoke them.
What does SPAM stand for?
Spiced Ham
Is your risk-taking is impacted by your drug or alcohol use?
YES! Being under ANY influence can impact the decision you make
List three examples of common situations that make people feel anxious
What is homework, meeting new people, changing schools, moving, speaking in front of people, performing in front of others, peer pressure, competitions
Myth or Fact: You cannot help a friend who is struggling with their mental health.
MYTH
Even if you are not a professional, anyone can help their friend or loved one who is going through a mental health crisis. You can lend a supporting ear or get them into contact with resources to help them.
Name 3 negative coping skills.
The use of drugs and alcohol, hitting walls, doors, or other surfaces/people, screaming, insulting, oversleeping, pretending not to care
What is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
Maine
True or False: Once you've done something risky & nothing bad happens, is it less risky next time you do it? Give an example
False.
Every time you do something risky, it can be a threat to your health, even if you have done it before.
True or False: A trigger is a situation, person, place or thing that causes an emotional response.
True
Myth or Fact: Pre-teens and Teenagers do not experience mental health problems
MYTH
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns years 14 old, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24
What are the consequences of not learning how to manage our emotions?
Making decisions for hurt us or others, damaging relationships, developing physically illnesses, or feeling unhappy about our lives.
How many noses does a slug have?
4
How would our perception of risk change if we could foresee all the immediate and long-term consequences of a given risk?
We would be more cautious of the risk that we would take.
List 3 physical responses to an uncomfortable emotion
What is a lump in your throat, tense muscles, a racing heart, sweaty palms, upset stomach, headache, difficulty breathing, nausea
MYTH
All emotions are valid. Instead use terms like "comfortable" and "uncomfortable"
Name three positive coping skills
journaling, listening to music, talking to a friend, unplug from technology, etc.
What is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus. About 820 degrees to nearly 900 degrees F.
Give examples of low, medium, or high risk on attending a party...
Ex.) Low risk: Riding a bike with a helmet
Medium risk: Riding a bike on a side street without a helmet
High risk: Riding a bike without a helmet in heavy traffic
Low risk: Calling a trusted adult to pick you up from the party
Medium risk: Getting a ride home from a party with a friend
Risk risk: Getting a ride home from a party with someone who was drinking
What is the difference between general anxiety and a panic attack?
General anxiety - slowly builds throughout the day
Panic attack - sudden and extreme
Myth or Fact: Struggling with mental health does not mean you are weak
FACT
Struggling with your mental health has nothing to do with how “tough” you are. There are many factors when it comes to mental health, including physical factors, life experiences, biological factors and genetics.
How can maintaining connections with others be used as a positive coping skill?
Maintaining connections or bonding with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness
During a thunderstorm, which comes first: lightning or thunder?
Both. They occur at approximately the same time. However, if we’re at a distance from a storm, we see lightning before we hear thunder because light travels much faster than sound.