COPING SKILLS
Name one healthy coping skill for stress
Deep breathing, journaling, or talking to someone.
What emotion do you often feel when under pressure?
Stress or anxiety.
What is self care?
Doing things that take care of your mind and body.
What does it mean to be mindful?
Being fully present in the moment.
Deep breathing can help calm your mind.
True - shifts your focus from racing thoughts and promotes calmness.
What’s an example of a physical coping mechanism?
Exercise, stretching, going for a walk.
Name a physical sign of stress
Sweating, headache, fast heartbeat.
Give one example of a self care activity
Taking a break, reading, skincare, sleeping enough.
Name one activity that helps you practice mindfulness?
Breathing exercises, meditation, yoga
Bottling up emotions is a healthy coping skill.
False - it can increase stress or anxiety. (alternatives - talking, journaling)
What’s one creative coping strategy?
Drawing, music, dancing, writing.
What can happen if stress goes unmanaged for too long?
It can affect mental or physical health.
Why is self care important?
Because taking care of yourself helps you take care for other better.
Why is mindfulness helpful for coping?
It reduces stress and helps you focus on the present.
Talking about your feelings shows weakness.
False - opening up takes strength and courage. It helps to process emotions & gain perspective.
Name one unhealthy coping mechanism to avoid
Ignoring problems, self- isolating, substance use.
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What is “emotional regulation” ?
Managing and expressing emotions in a healthy way.
How much sleep do most teens need per night?
8-10 hours a night.
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What is one breathing technique you can use during anxiety?
Square breathing - inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, exhale for 4, repeat for 4.
Exercise can help reduce anxiety
True
Why is it important to have more than one coping strategy?
Because different situations need different ways to cope.
What are three healthy ways to release frustration?
Exercising, talking to someone, writing in a journal.
What’s one way to balance school responsibilities and mental health?
Use time management, set boundaries, taking mindful breaks.
True or false: Mindfulness means ignoring negative feelings.
False - it means noticing them without judgement.
You only need coping skills when you’re sad.
False - coping mechanisms are for any kind of stress/emotion, it builds emotional resilience.