Mental Health
Name this Definition: "A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community."
Mental Health
What is a practice that involves focusing on a specific object, thought, or activity in order to achieve a state of mental clarity an emotional calm.
Meditation
a program that "...provides critically needed services to persons returning from state prison, county jail, addiction treatment centers, and veterans of the theater of combat." is called.
NJ Reentry Program
A trigger for stress and anxiety that starts with "R"
Name the Definition: "a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from challenging or demanding circumstances"
Stress
What is guided imagery?
a relaxation technique that involves using the imagination to create vivid mental images of peaceful and relaxing scenes
Name the program that provide women who have been released from state prison, county jail, and addiction treatment with critically-needed services.
The Women's Project.
A trigger for stress and anxiety that starts with "F"
Financial issues (
A condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed.
Depression.
Name self care methods.
- Sleep (7-8 hours)
- Eat well balanced diet (My Plate Resource)
- Exercise regularly (150 minutes per week/30 minutes 5x per week)
A facility that provides food items that are supplied to people in need.
Food Bank
Ex. Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Linden Food Pantry, St. James Food Pantry
A trigger for stress and anxiety that begin with "H"
- Health Concerns: Concerns about health conditions and how they influence quality of life and expectancy can provide tremendous amounts of stress and serve to further increase anxiety.
Ways to avoid or prevent depression.
- Social Support to reduce loneliness, reduce stress, thoughts of hopelessness
- Stress management techniques (meditation, yoga, etc)
- Regular Exercise
- Adequate sleep
Name an expressive method someone uses when they write down their thoughts/emotions.
Journaling - expressing and processing emotions on paper, individuals can gain a sense of release and catharsis
A facility that provides primary care services to communities and individuals who may face barriers to care.
Public health clinic.
Ex. Promise Health Clinic (New Brunswick), HOPE Clinic (Plainfield NJ).
A physiologic sign/symptom of stress & anxiety.
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
Name a professional who an individual can reach out to for mental health support and well-being.
Psychologist - helps to assess and diagnose mental health status.
Psychiatrist - Physician who can diagnose and treat and prescribe medications for mental health conditions.
Name a type of music that may help cope with stress.
Classical, nature sounds, instrumental music, ambient music.
Name a professional resource someone can seek for social support.
Social worker - help relieve people's suffering, fight for social justice, and improve lives and communities.
Counselor - helps people and communities address challenges and improve their well-being.
A psychological sign/symptom of stress & anxiety.
- Mood Swings
- Feelings of drepression/hopelessness