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What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
How can chronic stress affect the body and mind
It can lead to problems like headaches, trouble sleeping, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and a weakened immune system.
What are two common symptoms of anxiety
Constant worrying and physical signs like a fast heartbeat or sweating.
Why is it important to reduce stigma around mental health
It encourages people to seek help without fear of being judged.
What is one healthy coping strategy for dealing with strong emotions?
Practicing deep breathing or mindfulness to calm yourself down.
This mental health condition often involves loss of interest in activities and low energy for long periods of time.
What is depression?
List 3 common coping strategies.
Exercise, Sports, Talking to friends, Journaling, Square breathing, etc.
This hormone is released during stressful situations.
What is cortisol?
This mental health practice focuses on putting all your attention in the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
Talking to this type of trained professional can help people work through emotional or mental health challenges.
What is a therapist?
What are two signs someone might be struggling with their mental health?
Changes in mood (like sadness or irritability) and loss of interest in things they used to enjoy.
What is anxiety?
A feeling of worry or fear that can be mild or strong and sometimes affects daily life.
How can exercise help mental health
It releases chemicals in the brain that improve mood and reduce stress.
What is depression?
A mental health condition that causes ongoing sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in activities.
Name one healthy way to deal with stress.
Talking to someone, exercising, or taking breaks.
This term describes the ability to "bounce back" after facing stress, challenges, or difficult experiences.
What is resilience?
Getting enough of this daily activity is important for mental health because it helps the brain rest and process emotions.
What is sleep?
When someone notices their thoughts or emotions without judgement, they are practicing this mental health skill.
What is self-awareness?
This mental health technique involves writing down thoughts and feelings regularly to better understand emotions and reduce stress.
What is journaling?
This term describes the ability to understand and manage your own emotions while also recognizing the emotions of others.
What is emotional intelligence?
This condition involves sudden episodes of intense fear along with physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, and shortness of breath.
What is a panic attack?
This term describes the negative beliefs or stereotypes that can make people feel ashamed or afraid to talk about mental health issues.
What is stigma?
This psychological concept refers to a person’s belief in their own ability to achieve goals or handle challenges.
What is self-confidence?
Regular physical activity can improve mental health partly because it releases these “feel-good” chemicals in the brain.
What are endorphins?
Taking a break from phones, social media, and other screens to focus on offline activities is sometimes called a digital ______.
What is digital detox?