Common Misconceptions
Just because you're really sad doesn't mean you have this mental illness..
What is depression?
Being mindful of the pace and time of your inhale and exhale for a set period of time.
What are breathing excercises?
The refusal to accept any standard short of perfection.
What is perfectionism?
Having a mental illness is not of.....
What is weakness
Speaking casually to -------- so your emotions aren't pent-up.
What are friends?
The most common use of teen screen time....
What is social media?
Mental health problems last forever, they're ---------.
What is permanent?
Utilizing color to express yourself on paper.
What is coloring/drawing/art?
A shocking, scary, or dangerous experience that can affect someone emotionally and physically.
What is a traumatic life event?
Panic attacks and ------- attacks are the same thing
What is anxiety?
The main difference is that certain stressors often trigger anxiety attacks, and they may build up gradually. In contrast, panic attacks typically happen unexpectedly and suddenly.
a system of exercises for gaining bodily or mental control and well-being
What is YOGA!!
A hostile place or group of people or community that negatively impacts your mood.
What is a negative environment?
The process of identifying a medical condition in yourself.
What is self-diagnosis?
Reflecting on your emotions and life is commonly done by
What is journaling?
Can be contributed to by parents, peers, and siblings.
What is pressure?