Coping Skills
Name 3 positive coping skills
walking, listening to music, watching tv, talking to friends, drawing, napping, etc.
Who needs more exercise; teens or adults?
Teens
When life gets rough, that's when depression kicks in
False
Even if things look fine on the outside, you can still be depressed inside.
How can we end mental health stigma?
Sharing our stories, encouraging our peers to seek support and talk about their mental wellbeing.
Name 3 negative coping skills
substance abuse, fighting, isolating, self-harm, bottling feelings up, etc.
What is the minimum recommended amount of sleep for teens to maintain health and wellness?
8 hours
Anxiety can be a good thing
True
Anxiety is a normal emotion. It can help you focus when you face challenges or threats.
Name 3 ways stress can affect you psychologically or emotionally
Mood swings, lack of concentration, anxiety, anger, irritability, depression, panic attacks, crying, nightmares, restlessness, confusion, feelings of helplessness.
What is a coping skill
Activities and things you use to deal with difficult situations, emotions, feelings, and thoughts
What is the condition of not being able to sleep?
Insomnia
Mental health illnesses are contagious
False
When someone experiences something stressful, the body responds in one of three ways. List the 3 possible responses to stress.
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
Give us an example of a time you used a positive coping skill
good job :)
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
30 minutes
Every coping skill is healthy
False
Some coping skills are not healthy for us (ex: fighting, eating too much, running from problems, etc.)
What is the phone number for the mental health crisis line?
988
Why are coping skills important
They teach us how to deal with difficult situations and help us learn how to respond in healthy ways that do not harm ourselves and others.
Running, walking, swimming, basketball, volleyball, etc.
Can a healthy coping skill become unhealthy
True
When it is done excessively and in an unhealthy way and it negatively effects you
Name 3 people you can reach out to if you need support.
Family, friends, teachers, school counselor, therapist