Coping Skills
What is a coping skill?
An effective way to deal with uncomfortable emotions or situations
Coping Skills are used to avoid problems in our lives
FALSE
Coping skills help us work through problems in a healthy way
What are the outcomes of using healthy coping skills?
We feel better
What are some signs of stress?
Headache, stomachache, trouble sleeping, excessive worries, difficulty focusing, etc.
What color represents mental health awareness?
Green
Define "healthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are not harmful to you or others.
Mental health is just about how you feel?
FALSE
Mental health is also about how you think and act
What happens when you isolate to cope with your feelings?
You could feel alone
What is a number you can call when you are in a mental health crisis
988
What month is mental health awareness month?
May
Define "unhealthy coping skills".
Coping skills that are harmful to you or others, and/or keep you from effectively addressing your needs
Every coping skill is healthy
FALSE
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy (e.g., like fighting or avoidance)
What are some other consequences for using unhealthy coping skills?
You can get in trouble, you can hurt other people's feelings and lose friendships, etc.
Who can you talk to if you need help while at WSH?
Nursing/staff on unit, treatment team, call friends/family, mental health workers, etc.
What part of your body controls your mental health
Brain
Name 4 healthy coping skills you can use
Deep breathing
Talk to someone
Draw or Journal
Practice Mindfulness
Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
FALSE
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives
What are the healthy consequences for using healthy coping skills?
You can feel understood and you can understand others better, you don't hold onto grudges
Who can you talk to in the community if you need help?
Therapist, Doctor, trusted friend or family member, CSB staff, call/text 988
Can mental health can be seen.
Sometimes yes, but there are also times where it can not
What is mental health?
emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
If someone is quiet all the time, it means they are sad
FALSE
Though being quiet and withdrawn can indicate sadness, everyone is different and it does not always mean that there is a problem.
What type of skills do we use to calm down
Coping Skills
True or False: Asking for Help is a sign of weakness
FALSE
This is stigma driven, asking for help takes strength and is nothing to be ashamed of.
Who is a professional that helps you process your feelings?
Therapist, Counselor, or Social Worker