Coping Skills
Name one way physical activity can improve mental health.
It reduces stress, boosts endorphins, and improves mood.
True or False: Therapy is only for people with serious mental health problems.
False. Therapy is for anyone wanting support or personal growth.
Name one place on campus where you can go to relax or unwind.
The student union (Norm's Lounge, Student Involvment), Cone, or a campus green space.
This NBA player has been vocal about his battles with anxiety and depression, inspiring many athletes to speak out.
Who is DeMar DeRozan?
This technique involves taking slow, deep breaths to calm the nervous system and reduce stress.
What is deep breathing?
What is a gratitude journal, and how can it help mental health?
A journal where you write things you’re thankful for, which shifts focus to positive thoughts.
True or False: Black men are less likely to experience mental health struggles than other groups.
False. Black men face similar or higher rates of stress and depression due to systemic challenges.
What’s a quick self-care activity you can do between classes?
Take a walk, listen to music, napping, grab a sweet treat or snack, or practice deep breathing.
Which NFL quarterback openly shared his grief and depression after losing his brother to suicide?
Who is Dak Prescott?
This form of physical exercise, often involving controlled movements and deep breathing, helps relieve tension and reduce stress.
What is yoga?
What’s one healthy way to cope with academic burnout?
Taking regular breaks, prioritizing tasks, or seeking support.
True or False: Most people with mental health conditions can recover or manage their symptoms with treatment.
True. With proper support and treatment, many people live healthy, productive lives.
What’s one mental health resource most colleges provide for free?
Counseling services or mental health hotlines. CAPS is free!
This rapper, producer, and fashion designer has been open about living with bipolar disorder and how it influences both his creativity and public struggles.
Who is Kanye West?
This practice of writing down thoughts and emotions can help reduce stress by giving individuals a way to process and release their feelings.
What is journaling?
What’s an example of an artistic activity that can reduce stress?
Drawing, writing, music, or dancing.
True or False: It’s possible to feel happy while still struggling with depression.
True. Depression doesn’t always look like sadness; it can manifest in many different ways.
What’s one reason joining a student organization can help your mental health?
Builds a sense of community and reduces isolation.
This former NFL player launched a podcast called Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, focusing on mental health and social issues.
Who is Emmanuel Acho?
Name a way to set boundaries to reduce stress.
Saying no to extra commitments or setting time limits for tasks.
What’s an example of a grounding technique for anxiety?
What is The 5-4-3-2-1 method? (name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, etc.).
What’s the biggest barrier Black men face when seeking mental health treatment?
Stigma, lack of representation in therapists, or affordability.
How does a good sleep schedule improve mental health?
It regulates mood, improves focus, and reduces stress.
This NBA player and five-time champion has been open about using humor and family as tools to combat sadness and loss.
Shaquille O’Neal
This form of chronic stress is often linked to work and involves pressure, exhaustion, and a lack of control.
What is burnout?