Coping Skills
What involves systematically tensing the muscles and then relaxing them?
Progressive muscle relaxation
Mental health problems are rare.
Stress is out of your control.
False
What is the most common mood disorder, especially in teenagers, where the person feels extreme sadness?
Depression
What goes up and down but still remains in the same place?
Stairs
What are positive phrases you can say to yourself to help get you through difficult situations?
Positive affirmations
You can't recover from mental health problems.
Myth! Mental health problems may not go away forever but they can be manageable. When treated, people with mental illness are able to live full and meaningful lives.
I should keep my mental health struggles to myself. No one wants to hear about that.
False
An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something is called a ______.
Phobia
How can a man go 8 days without any sleep?
By sleeping during the night.
What are 3 types of deep breathing exercises you can use to calm down?
Bubble breath, bunny breath, box breathing, belly breathing, and more
You are more likely to develop a mental health disorder if someone in your family has one as well.
Women are more likely then men to use services for mental health.
True
_______ is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an upcoming event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Anxiety
How many cards are there in a deck of Uno?
108 cards
_________ skills help you to focus on your present surroundings and sensations and help to distract you from flashbacks, unwanted memories, or negative emotions.
Grounding Skills
People with mental illness are usually violent and unpredictable.
Myth! In fact, someone with a mental illness is more likely to be a victim of violence than inflict it. This is a pretty common stigma that is often put forth by the media.
Talking about mental health is one way to push back against stigma.
True
What should I do if I think I'm struggling with a mental health issue?
Speak to an adult you trust -> parent, therapist, someone who can support you in getting the help you need!
What is always coming but never arrives?
Tomorrow
Name 5 coping skills that are most effective for you.
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Myth! 1 in 8 young people will experience a mental health problem!
Here's a weird one - Smelling chocolate can help you feel relaxed.
True! It increases Theta waves in your brain with triggers relaxation.
Everyone experiences anxiety. What makes occasional anxiety different from an anxiety disorder?
Anxiety disorders are more than temporary worry or fear. For a person with an anxiety disorder, anxiety doe snot go away and can get worse over time. Symptoms can begin to interfere with daily activities.
If you have a bowl with 6 apples and you take away 4, how many do you have?
The 4 you took away.