Mindfulness
A subjective mood or feeling
Name at least 2 "what" skills of mindfulness
notice (observe), describe, participate
Who do we talk to about mental or behavioral health concerns?
Social workers, counselors, therapists, etc.
This mental health diagnosis has symptoms such as low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, low energy, and thoughts of suicide that last for at least 2 weeks.
Depression
What does it mean to "flip your lid?"
Losing control of your emotions
What is an Impulse
The urge to act/the feeling like you want to do something
Name at least 2 "how" skills of mindfulness
one-mindfully, nonjudgmentally, effectively
What is mental health?
A broad topic covering how we think, feeling, act and socialize
This mental health diagnosis is when when someone has an extreme fear or worry so much that it causes changes in your behavior, sleep, eating, or mood.
Anxiety
Who flips their lid?
Everyone; we all need to work on managing our emotions.
What is mindfulness
Awareness/self-awareness
What are we mindful of?
our 5 senses, our thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and impulses/urges
What can I talk to my social worker or therapist about?
How I think or feel, what I do, or my relationships with friend and family.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What does the upstairs brain and downstairs brain do?
Upstairs: logic and reasoning
Downstairs: emotions and automatic reactions
Why is mindfulness important?
Noticing my impulses, thoughts, feeling, body sensations, and surroundings is the first step to choosing effective ways to manage or cope with stressors or frustrations.
Why is mindfulness important?
I have to know what I'm feeling/thinking before I can plan what to do about it
What does it mean to have good mental health?
Being able to cope with the normal stress/frustrations of life
This mental health diagnosis is when someone struggles to heal from or cope with a scary or threatening situation and suffers from flashbacks, or intrusive memories.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What happens when our downstairs, or emotional, brain thinks we're in danger?
It triggers our fight, flight, or freeze reflex
What does a "Dialectics" mean
Finding the balance between opposites
This is the state of mind when out emotional mind and logical mind are working together
Wise mind
What is the aim of mental health services?
For people to reach their full potential and live satisfying lives
What factors play role in if someone develops a mental health diagnosis?
The environment and genetics
What is the first step to stop from flipping our lids?
It starts with realizing we're about to flip our lids (mindfulness).