Health and Hygiene
What song should you sing while washing your hands?
ABC's or Happy Birthday
What are cognitive distortions?
Irrational thoughts that influence our emotions
True or false? A coping skill is something you have to learn
False
True or False? All stress is out of your control.
False. Some stress is in your control but the important part is that you are in control of how you respond to the stress
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold.
How long should you brush your teeth and how many times per day?
2 minutes, twice a day
"I talk so much and am really forgetful, they all probably hate me."
Is an example of what type of cognitive distortion
Mind-reading
How can listening to music be used as a coping skill?
Listening to music can be relaxing or distracting to help you process your stressors.
True or False? Mental health disorders are rare.
False.
What can hold water even if its filled with holes?
A sponge.
What is hygiene?
Taking care of your self. This occurs in many ways like brushing your teeth, washing your clothes, cleaning your space, etc.
“My mom is always upset. I must have done something to cause this."
Personalization
Name one stressor in your life and a positive coping skill you can use to manage it
Individual responses
True or false? Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems
False
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
A stamp.
How much nicotine is in one vape pod? (i.e. how many cigarettes)
An entire pack.
If I fail this test, I will never pass school, and I will be a total failure in life.
Catastrophizing
Name a benefit of having coping skills
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, improved mood and self esteem, etc.
One cause of depression is an imbalance in ______.
Chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters)
What creature soaks water into their body through the skin instead of drinking it?
A frog.
How can physical health impact mental health?
A: Poor physical health can lead to an increased risk of developing mental health problems, like depression, as stress builds up.
"I am always going to feel this bad."
All-or-nothing
Name two of your own positive coping skills
Each person answers personally
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3