Coping Skills
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to _____________ .
Exercise
Name something that you are good at.
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True or False: Feeling anxiety, depression, or stress is a sign of weakness.
False! Feeling intense emotions is part of being human and is never a sign of weakness.
True or False: My physical health is more important than my mental health.
False! Your physical and mental health are both equally important, and we should do our best to stay physically and mentally healthy.
True or False: The church provides mental health resources that are available to everyone.
True! The church has a variety of mental health resources online. Your church leaders are also there to help you access resources!
This coping skill requires you to write down your feelings on paper.
Journaling
Name a healthy habit that can benefit your mental health.
Exercise; Healthy eating; Good hygiene; Getting enough sleep
Name a cause of anxiety or stress for you.
School; Friendships; Extracurricular activities; Life changes; Family challenges; Calling
Name a common mental illness found in teenagers.
Anxiety; Depression; ADHD; Eating disorder
Name someone you can talk to you when feeling anxious, stressed, or discouraged.
Parents; Close friends; sibling; YW Leader; Teacher; Bishop; School Counselor
True or False: a coping skill that works for me might not work for you.
True: Some coping skills that may work for one person may not work for another, but it is important to try new ones to see what works best for you.
Name something you love about yourself.
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This practice of recognizing things around us that we appreciate can increase feelings of joy and hope.
Gratitude
This type of health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Mental Health
True or false: The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline is only for those with severe mental illness.
False: 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline is for anyone who feels in crisis or unable to cope with their situation. It is free and confidential.
Name two of your own coping skills.
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What is positive self-talk?
A way of speaking to yourself that's encouraging and uplifting.
Name a physical symptom of anxiety or stress.
Fast heartbeat; restlessness; uneven breathing; restlessness; difficulty sleeping; fatigue
Name a helpful form of treatment for mental illness.
Psychotherapy; Medication
True or False: telling a trusted adult when you feel worried about the safety of a struggling friend is betraying your friend.
False! If you feel that a friend is at risk, the best thing you can do is tell a trusted adult.
Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease feelings of depression; better management of emotions; improve self-esteem; decrease anxiety and stress.
Name one way you can increase your self-esteem.
Recognize what you're good at; Build positive relationships; Setting boundaries; Be kind to yourself; Positive self-talk
Name something positive that anxiety can do for you.
Protect you from danger; motivate you to problem solve; help you notice risks; prepare you for uncertain situations
Name a potential cause of mental illness.
Chemical imbalance; Genetic predisposition; Trauma; Chronic Illness; Brain injury
True or false: Jesus Christ suffered for my physical, mental and emotional challenges.
True! Jesus Christ's Atonement included every type of trial and challenge we would face, including our emotional and mental struggles.