Mental Health and Flexible Thinking
Flexible thinking means being able to see more than one------
What is Perspective
One thing we can control when feeling overwhelmed is how we-----.
What is how we respond?
This body-based strategy involves slowing down your breath to calm your nervous system.
What is deep breathing?
Going to bed and waking up at a similar time daily helps regulate this.
What is sleep?
A healthy friendship makes you feel safe, respected and this.
What is supported?
This thinking skill helps us move from "I can't" to "I can try".
What is Growth mindset
This is a healthy choice we can make when emotions feel intense.
What is asking for help?
Stretching, walking, or dancing are examples of this mental health strategy.
What is Physical movement?
A predictable routine can help reduce this feeling.
What is stress and anxiety?
Listening, taking turns, and being kind are examples of this friendship skills.
What is respectful communication?
Replacing extreme thoughts like always or never with balanced ones is called this.
What is Cognitive reframing or Flexible thinking?
We can't control other people, but we can control this.
What are our actions and reactions?
This strategy helps bring attention to the present moment using the senses.
What is the grounding technique such as 54321?
Eating regular healthy meals help support this aspect of Mental Health.
What is energy or mood?
A healthy friend respects your boundaries, including when you say this word.
What is No?
This type of thinking can reduce conflict and improve problem-solving.
What is flexible thinking?
Choosing positive coping strategies instead of harmful ones is an example of this skill.
What is self-regulation?
Clenching and relaxing muscles to release tension is called this.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Daily routines support mental health by creating this feeling.
What is predictability, sense of accomplishment, and stability?
Disagreements can still happen in healthy friendships, but they are handled with this.
What is respect or calm communication?
These factors, such as sleep, nutrition, physical activity, friendships, relationships, family, self-image, negative thinking, comparisons, and environment, are examples of what.
What are the Biological, Psychological, and Social factors that affect MH?
Letting go of what we can't control can help reduce this common mental health challenge.
What is Anxiety and Stress?
Body-based strategies are helpful because the body and---- are connected.
What is the brain or mind?
This type of routine includes schoolwork, self-care, movement, and rest.
What is a balanced routine?
Feeling pressure to do something unsafe or uncomfortable is a sign of this type of influence.
What is unhealthy peer pressure?