Anxiety
11. What is anxiety?
11. A feeling of worry, fear, or nervousness about a situation or possible future event.
What is depression
13. A mental health condition involving persistent sadness and/or loss of interest that affects daily life.
15. What is a coping skill?
15. A strategy or activity used to manage stress, difficult emotions, or challenging situations.
17. What does it mean to be mindful/what is mindfulness?
17. Paying attention to the present moment without judging your thoughts or feelings.
19. What is mental health?
19. A person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
6. Name one physical symptom of anxiety.
6. Racing heart, sweating, shaking, rapid breathing, stomachache, muscle tension, etc.
8. Name one common symptom of depression.
8. Persistent sadness, loss of interest, low energy, changes in sleep/appetite, difficulty concentrating, etc.
10. Name one healthy coping skill.
10. Exercise, talking to someone, deep breathing, journaling, listening to music, taking a break, etc.
12. Name one of the five senses you can focus on during mindfulness.
12. Sight, sound, touch, smell, or taste.
14. What is the difference between a mental health problem and a normal emotional response?
14. A normal emotional response may be temporary and connected to a situation; a mental health disorder is more persistent and can significantly interfere with daily functioning.
16. What is the difference between normal stress/anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
16. Normal anxiety is usually temporary and manageable; an anxiety disorder involves excessive or persistent anxiety that can interfere with daily life.
18. What is one way depression can affect someone's daily life?
18. It can affect school/work, relationships, sleep, motivation, energy, or daily activities.
20. Is avoiding a problem always a healthy coping strategy? Explain.
20. No. Avoiding problems can sometimes make them worse or prevent someone from dealing with the underlying issue.
22. How can deep breathing help someone manage stress or anxiety?
22. It can activate the body's relaxation response and help bring attention away from overwhelming thoughts.
24. What is stigma?
24. Stigma is negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discrimination toward people experiencing mental health challenges.
4. Give an example of a situation that could trigger anxiety.
4. Public speaking, taking a test, social situations, a major life change, conflict, or another stressful situation.
2. What is one difference between sadness and depression?
2. Sadness is a normal emotion that generally passes; depression is more persistent and can affect functioning and daily life.
25. A student is overwhelmed before a test. Give two healthy coping strategies they could use.
25. Examples: deep breathing, exercising, talking to someone, taking a short break, positive self-talk, or mindfulness.
23. During a mindfulness exercise, why might focusing on your surroundings help?
23. It can redirect attention to the present moment and away from stressful thoughts or worries.
21. Why is it important to reach out for help when mental health symptoms become difficult to manage?
21.Getting help can provide support, treatment, coping strategies, and prevent symptoms from becoming more difficult to manage.
9. Someone experiences racing thoughts, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and intense fear. What type of mental health issue could these symptoms be associated with?
9. These symptoms could be associated with an anxiety disorder or panic attack.
7. Name one type of depression discussed in class.
7. Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or PMDD
5. Explain the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping strategy + Give an example of an unhealthy coping method
5. Healthy coping helps manage emotions/problem-solving without creating additional harm; unhealthy coping may temporarily relieve feelings but create additional problems.
3. What was 1 of the breathing methods we talked about in our station activity?
3. Box Method, Finger breathing, 54321 method
1. What is one way we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health?
1. Educating yourself, avoiding stereotypes, using respectful language, listening without judgment, and treating mental health like other aspects of health.