Tool Kit Items!
What is the most popular aromatherapy oil?
Lavender essential oil.
What does the Hypothalamus do?
Hypothalamus (Regulates body temperature, hunger, and fatigue)
What are some things you can do if you're feeling down?
Watch a comedy movie!
does physical activity impact your mental health?
yes, physical activity impacts your mental health
What can playing with fidgets help with?
nail biting and bad habits
What are some things you can do as a method of self care?
Paint nails, hot showers, or facemasks.
What does the Thalamus do?
Thalamus (Regulates sleep, awareness, and wakefulness)
What is a good lavender product to use when anxious?
A lavender 'anxiety' stick.
what should you do in your free time to maintain your mental health?
you should do something you like and enjoy
Do you need ADHD or anxiety to write down your thoughts or play with fidgets?
No because they are things that people like to do.
Is reading a good way to take your mind off things?
Yes.
What does the Amygdala do?
Amygdala (React to fear, danger, and threats)
Is playing sports/exercising a form of therapy?
Yes, if sports is one of the things you're passionate about; sports can help you when you're upset or anxious.
should you watch movies in your free time?
if you enjoy movies then yes
What are the 3 responses does the amygdala cause?
Flight, Fight or freeze
What are personal journals for?
Your feelings, thoughts and opinions.
What does the Prefrontal cortex do?
Prefrontal cortex (Makes thoughtful decisions and careful calculations)
is maintaining your mental health mandatory?
no, but it is highly recommended and beneficial
what fidgets can help relive stress?
stress balls, fidget cube and tangles
What can hot showers do?
Calm down your nerves
What do fidgets do?
Help you calm down.
What does the Hippocampus do?
Hippocampus (Storage vault of memories and learning)
does keeping a good hygiene affect your mental health?
yes keeping a good hygiene affects your mental health
is self care important for your mental health?
yes it is important for your mental health
Could the things in this toolbox give you stress?
Yes! These things don't fit everyone, and thats okay!