General
when not taken care of, this can affect more than just your mind.
what is your mental health?
Sally goes on a run because she is starting to feel anxious
what is a coping strategy?
Signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression
what are quietness, fatigue, loss of appetite, distancing from friends and family?
Events that cause stress
What are stressors?
Healthy ways to feel better when you are down
what is going for a walk, playing with your dog, spending time with family and friends, doing something you enjoy, thinking about things you are grateful for, etc.
always feeling sad, lonely, and worthless
what is depression?
Resources that help people get through hard times.
what are counselling, therapy, hotlines (suicide prevention, emergency counselling), healthy coping strategies, support systems?
Christina always has so many thoughts rushing through her mind. She feels better when she gets it out.
what is journaling, therapy, talking with someone you trust?
Sally starts sweating and shaking every time she is forced to talk in front of the class
what is anxiety?
Helen is very overwhelmed by the pressure her parents put on her to do well in school. She has been using drugs to help her stay awake longer on nights where she needed to finish her school work, but now she is addicted and takes them every day.
What is substance abuse?
Ben is a very active person that gets very anxious if he is sitting too long
what is physical activity, sports, walking?
Robert is taking 2 AP classes this year and always has work to do. He feels like he has no time to do anything except work so that he finishes things on time.
what is stress?