Mental Health
What is mental health?
the general condition of one's mental and emotional state
What are coping skills?
things that we can do in-the-moment, to help us turn down the volume of our emotions and avoid getting overwhelmed.
Are pumpkins technically a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
Term for making an effort to be alert and ready to hear something/someone when they talk
Listening
What is the most common mental health disorder in the world?
Anxiety disorders
Name 5 different positive coping strategies.
Deep breathing, meditation, listening to music, talking with a friend, taking a walk, exercise, taking a bath/shower, fidgets, watching tv/movies,
What is the most popular Halloween costume for pets?
a pumpkin
The conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, and motives.
Self-awareness
How many American adults have a diagnosed mental illness?
1 in 5 adults, or, 20% of Americans
Myth or fact: I’m not good at coping skills – I tried them and didn’t feel better.
Myth- Engaging in healthy coping skills are an investment into overall health. Practicing positive coping skills can have an immediate benefit, but they also have a positive accumulative benefit. And, like with any activity, one does improve performance over time.
What was the most popular Halloween costume for humans in 2022 according to google?
a witch
Term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Empathy
What is therapy?
1. treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
2. the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction.
What is the term for being conscious and aware of the present moment and how our thoughts, feelings, sensations are showing up in that moment?
Mindfulness
Where is Transylvania, otherwise known as home to Count Dracula, located?
Romania
the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Kindness
Name at least one component of emotional intelligence.
self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, social skills
What is the difference between positive and negative coping skills?
negative coping skills offer quick relief but often involve behaviors that intensify stress, break down relationships, fuel addictions, and harm bodies.
What percentage of Americans pretend they're not home on Halloween?
1 in 5 adults (roughly 21%)
What is motivation?