Stress
these can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental health wellness
coping skills
Clenched fists, rapid heartbeat, and flushed skin are physical signs commonly associated with this emotion.
Anger or Anxiety
An ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions.
Yoga
This coping technique involves engaging in physical activity to release endorphins and improve mood.
What is exercise or physical activity?
Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like
A) Heart Disease
B) Stroke
C) Cancer
D) All of the above
What is D) All of the above
expressing good things from your day/life is a coping strategy known as:
gratitude or being grateful
This practice involves repeating positive statements to oneself to cultivate self-compassion and improve mood.
What are positive affirmations or self-affirmations?
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but it is also discreet and easy to use at any time and place
deep breathing
Excessive screen time, particularly before bedtime, can disrupt this essential process, leading to poor sleep quality.
What is the regulation of the circadian rhythm or sleep-wake cycle?
Mental illnesses are
A) Very Common
B) Not Very Common
C) Fairly Common
What is A) Very Common
1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year
1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
Name two healthy coping skills
Various answers accepted.
Mental health __________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis
Stigma
this type of meditation is where you focus on a real or imagined place:
Safe Place or Inner Peaceful Place
This conflict resolution skill involves taking a break from a heated argument to cool down and gather your thoughts before continuing the discussion.
Take a time out or taking a break
Which Grammy award winner and advocate shared that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and said: “I have a mental illness, and I struggle with that mental illness every day.”
True or False: all stress is bad?
False....Eustress is good stress
Stress can be good when it is used for motivation to get a goal completed.
What is the mental health hotline #?
988
True or False: you have to stay focused during meditation for it to work?
FALSE: accepting that your mind will wander is beneficial and allowing yourself to do so is okay. Just acknowledge it and bring yourself back to the meditation.
This mindfulness exercise involves systematically bringing awareness to different parts of the body, noticing any sensations or tensions.
What is a body scan meditation or progressive muscle relaxation?
What month is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
This coping skill involves breaking overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps to reduce stress.
task breakdown or creating a to-do list?
True of False? Mental Illness can be treated?
TRUE Mental illness can be treated. Research shows that people with mental illness can get better and many recover completely.
This type of meditation is where you work on tensing different parts of your body:
(PMR) Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This self-care activity involves setting aside time each day to engage in activities that bring you joy and relaxation.
What is practicing hobbies or leisure activities?
Mental health is:
A) More than the absence of mental disorders
B) Only important for some people
C) An important part of overall health and well-being
What is C An important part of overall health and well-being