coping skills
true or false: coping skills only need to be used or practiced when you're struggling.
false
This is an American swimmer, who has won a record-breaking 19 Olympic medals during his swimming career. He also lives with attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.
Michael Phelps
what does vitamin D do for your body?
lifts your mood and helps build strong bones
true or false: your depression or anxiety will never go away.
false (with the correct treatments)
name a key feature of depression
low mood and energy, lack of enjoyment in hobbies/interests, increased sleep, decreased sleep, increased or decreased appetite, etc.
Name 2 benefits of exercise
increased mood, healthier lifestyle, anxiety management, etc.
The boy who made Harry Potter a household name at the age of ten has been struggling with OCD since he was five.
Danielle Radcliffe
when we exercise, our bodies release ______ which help to lift our mood.
endorphins
true or false: Men are twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression or anxiety.
FALSE!
This form on psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of though and replace them with healthier ways of thinking
Cognitive behavioral therapy
what is the coping skill that involves being fully aware of your mind, body, environment, and emotions?
mindfulness
who is the pop singer who recently became an advocate for mental health, after they struggled with their own mental illness. They have bipolar disorder. They sing the song "Dancing with the devil".
Demi Lovato
Why are goals important for mental health?
It helps us set a plan to meet our mental health goals
what percentage of people diagnosed with depression are treated effectively and return to their usual daily lives?
80-90%
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling
Give an example of a positive affirmation?
I am strong, I am confident, I have creativity
This female comedian had her sitcom cancelled when she came out as being homosexual on TV. She loves to dance.
Ellen DeGeneres
________ transmits signals from one part of your brain to another.
neorotransmitters
how long does it take the average American to seek help for depression or anxiety?
10 years
sometimes people lean on a negative coping skill to help their depression such as drugs and alcohol, which can lead to_______
substance use disorder/addiction
slime is an example of what type of sensory activity?
tactile
This buff man suffers from depression. He started in the celebrity world as a WWE wrestler. He is now focused on his acting career.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
what 3 chemicals are involved with depression?
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
your body needs to build a tolerance to balance the chemicals.
Name two of your own healthy coping skills
something that is helpful to that person