Coping Skills
This has been the biggest coping skill buzzword of 2020-2021. It means being present in the moment, not just breathing exercises.
Mindfulness
This Chicago rapper said "For a long time, anxiety wasn't a thing we talked about. Now I'm starting to get a better understanding of that part of my life"
Chance the Rapper
Though they both drink a lot less in the movies than they do in the comics, Tony Stark and Thor have this type of problem with drinking.
Alocholism
This Netflix show, based on a book, has been very controversial for its depiction of suicide and mental health.
13 Reasons Why
Counselors
Another new buzzword, it's about noticing good things and being thankful for them.
Gratitude
This actor and former wrestler talks about his depression and encourages others to get help.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Storm from X-men has this fear of small spaces
What is Claustrophobia
This band of three sisters has sung songs about illness and chronic depression
Haim
Each counselor has one and four of these helping professionals also work with Ms. Megibow. You may have seen one in middle school for group
Social Workers (bonus if you can name one!)
You're feeling really anxious about something so you seek out a professional to talk to. What are some titles for that professional?
psychologist, social worker, counselor, therapist, psychiatrist, pastor, etc.
This Star Wars actress was a vocal mental health advocate
Carrie Fisher
Pretty much every superhero struggles with this disorder that can include flashbacks, feelings of panic, and hypervigilance.
PTSD
Skyscraper singer who got help for her eating disorder at a Chicago treatment center
Demi Lovato
Ms. Megibow, Ms. Wilson, and Ms. Gabbidon do this job at OPRF that provides support to students but also uses data to help plan for student's education.
School Psychologist (psychologist)
Distraction
This comedian makes jokes and talks seriously about his Borderline Personality Disorder
Pete Davidson
Hank Pym, the original Ant Man, struggles with this disorder that means he goes through cycles of mania and depression
Bipolar Disorder
This book series, which came out in 2008 and was later made into movies, has received praise for its acknowledgment of the impact of violence on its characters and portrayal of trauma responses.
The Hunger Games
Ms. Colamussi has a job around helping students when they struggle with substances. She also runs this club where students teach other students about healthy behaviors
HYPE
You feel so sad about a situation going on and decide to listen to happy music, which is the opposite of how you are feeling. What skill is this?
Opposite Action
This GOAT Gymnast is open about having ADHD
Simone Biles
Daredevil was one of the first superheroes to openly and consistently deal with this disorder that he describes as "a living thing that feeds on your darkest moments and is never fully satistifed"
Depression
Sorry to Bother You
Ms. Jones-McLeod's position was created to replace a school resource officer. She works with both students and whole school interventions to address this response to bad events
Trauma