Mental Health
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood.
What is mental illness?
why is exercise good for our well being?
Helps improve our mood and heart rate.
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Why don’t some people share negative feelings such as sadness, being hurt, frustration?
They may be worried about being judged, or laughed at or seen as vulnerable.
can be used by a person to reduce stress, manage emotions and improve our mental wellness
Coping Skills
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
This is a common and serious mental health illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, your energy level.
Give one reasons why Self-care is important?
Self-care is important because it:* Helps us to be more resilient • Gives us a break so we can reenergize • Helps us cope when times are harder • Releases endorphins (happy hormones) • Reduces stress • Feels good • Can help us have more energy to be helpful to others
How does not enough sleep impact ourselves negatively?
Low performance and attention span.
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, staying hydrated,...
what is isolating?
Keeping to yourself, stopping communication with friends and family, and wanting to be alone most of the time is called what?
How much cups of water should we drink a day?
7 plus cups of water
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
Humor as a Coping Skill: Why did the scarecrow win so many awards?
He was out standing in his field.
Name one thing you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
What is important to remember when you become angry?
STOP and think before acting.
Respond, don't react
Practice coping skills (deep breathing, counting, self-talk, etc.)
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed
How much sleep should we sleep a day?
How does getting enough sleep impact our lives?
What's the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
What Month is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
what is mindfulness?
This is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, being fully aware of what is happening art the time, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
True or False: All stress is bad stress?
False. Stress can be good at levels that help motivate us, called Eustress
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions in the moment. It helps to lower heart rate and stop adrenalin production quickly.
Deep Breathing
1 in how many adults in the US experience symptoms of a mental illness each year
1 in 5 adults (20%)
Describe the 5 senses Coping Strategy
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
what are some positive affirmations to say everyday?
i am loved, I am kind, I am gifted, i am patient!
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