Stress
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental health wellness
What are coping skills/strategies?
What months are Mental Health Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month?
What is May and September?
Suicide is the _ leading cause of death among teens and young adults in the U.S.
What is 2nd?
This coping technique involves engaging in physical activity to release endorphins and improve mood.
What is exercise?
A sudden urge of severe discomfort that peaks within minutes, expected or unexpected to include chest pains, chills, SOB, fear of loss of control.
What are panic attacks?
Name three causes of stress?
Various answers accepted.
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the world?
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
What can you do if you feel a friend, peer, or family member could be suicidal?
Acknowledge their feelings, express care and concern, and tell a professional adult.
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?
What is bipolar disorder?
Name three healthy activities that de-stress
Various answers accepted.
Mental health __________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis
What is stigma
What are some behavioral cues that someone may be considering suicide?
Any previous suicide attempt; acquiring a firearm; Giving away prized possessions; drug or alcohol abuse; Unexplained anger, aggression, irritability
What are three things that can promote positive mental health?
What is exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc.
Having a tendency towards excessive orderliness, perfectionism, and great attention to detail.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
True or False: all stress is bad?
False, Eustress is good stress
What is the national number for mental health crises and suicide prevention?
What is 988?
Give an example of how to indirectly ask the question if you think someone is suicidal? How do you ask the question directly?
Indirect - "Have you been really unhappy lately?"
Direct - "Are you thinking about ending your life?
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 is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the world?
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This coping skill involves breaking overwhelming tasks into smaller, manageable steps to reduce stress.
What is task breakdown or creating a to-do list?
If you know someone who experiences mental illness, you can help them by:
What is something that might hold someone back from getting help for depression or suicidal thoughts?
They think it can't be helped, stigma and fear.
Various answers accepted.
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?
Characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily life.
What is depression?