Mental Health
List two mental illnesses
-Anxiety
-Depression
-PTSD
-Mood disorders
Only weak people are diagnosed with mental illnesses
False, Just like any major illness, mental illness is not the fault of the person who has a mental health condition
What is one coping skill you learned about in class
-Breathing techniques
-Coloring
-Mindfulness
-Reading
-Meditation
-Positive affirmations
True or False: Only adults are diagnosed with mental illnesses
False, mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age
What is an affirmation
Positive affirmations are positively loaded phrases, or statements that are used to challenge unhelpful or negative thoughts. People can use positive affirmations to motivate them, encourage positive changes in their life, or boost their self-esteem.
Name 3 emotions
-Angry, sad, happy, stressed, frustrated, joyful
Mental illness is incurable and lifelong
False, With the right kind of help, treated appropriately and early, most people recover fully and have no further episodes of illness.
Name 3 healthy coping skills
-Reading
-Drawing
-Breathing techniques
-yoga
True or False; Our emotional/mental health have an impact on our physical health?
True
What is a Panic Attack?
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
What causes stress?
Upcoming Tests, Too Much Homework, A Heavy Workload, Lack Of Organization, Too Little “Down Time”, Poor Sleep Schedule, Lack Of Support, Transitioning To A New Environment, Classes That Are Too Hard
You must be happy all the time
False, It's okay to feel all feelings.
Name 2 unhealthy coping skills
-Self Harm
-Binge eating
-Isolation
-Overworking
-Drug or alcohol abuse
The number of U.S adults that have a mental disorder is....
1 in 5
What is mindfulness?
Being in the present; being aware of our thoughts and feelings in the moment
What is mental health?
Your emotional and social well-being. This includes your thoughts, emotions and feelings.
Everyone has mental health.
True. Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, but everyone has mental health.
What is a breathing technique?
Triangle Breathing
Rainbow Breathing
Inhale exhale
Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24 in the United States.
2nd
What is self-care?
"Self-care means taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions, and improve physical health."
In what month is Mental Health Awareness?
MAY
You should reach out for help you feel sad or worried
True; talk to a trusted adult
Describe Coping Skills
-Helps you handle difficult emotions
-Helps you decrease stress
-Helps you maintain positive mental help
_____ is the most common mental illness
Anxiety. 4.5 million children in the United States were diagnosed with anxiety in 2024
What is the suicide prevention hotline
988