Coping Skills
What is an example of a healthy coping skill?
Deep breathing, going for a walk, talking with a trusted person, taking a break, etc.
What is one thing you can do daily for self care?
Yoga, exercise, journaling, listen to music, mindfulness, etc.
What is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest and can interfere with your daily activities?
Depression
What is the most common mental illness?
Depression: It impacts an estimated 280 million people. Depression is the most common mental disorder and generally affects women more often than men.
What is Chloe's favorite type of pet?
Cat
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
Using alcohol, keeping your emotions inside, eating excess amounts of food/sweets, isolation from others, etc.
Why is self care important?
Self care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy.
What is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness? It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress.
Anxiety
What year did Mental Health Awareness day start?
1992
What type of shirt does Jason wear every day?
What are some work appropriate coping skills you can use at Project SEARCH?
Taking a drink of water, happy place, 5-4-3-2-1, box breathing, deep breathing, squeezing lemons, counting to 10, doing a quick mindfulness, asking your boss for a quick 5 minute break
True or False?
Some people don't need to do self care activities.
False
Everyone does self care activities whether they realize it or not. Self care can be taking a shower, eating a good meal, or taking time to relax.
What is a broad term that gets used to describe pretty much any activity that is good for a person's mental health?
Coping skill
Why do we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month?
This day, each October, supporters come celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to mental illness and its major effects on people's lives worldwide.
Where did Brett graduate from college?
Northern Illinois University
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of what is happening around you by paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment. Paying attention to the present moment, living in the present moment, moment to moment awareness of what is happening around you.
What can you do at Project SEARCH for self care?
Take your lunch break, listen to calming music during a break, journal during break time, take a walk during lunch or before class, etc.
What is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community?
Mental health
True or False?
You only need 4-5 hours of sleep a night.
False. The average person needs 7-9 hours of sleep a night.
What is the last day of 1st round internships?
November 22nd
If you are feeling extreme emotions and coping skills aren't working, who can you tell?
Your instructor, skills trainers, parents, social workers, trusted family members, trusted coworkers or mentors.
What is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health?
Self care
What is a support system?
A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support.
True or False?
I am sad today so I must be depressed.
False. It is normal to have different emotions throughout the day or one emotion for an entire day. If the sadness goes on for more than a day or so and it is affecting your daily life, then it might be a good idea to seek professional help.
What is either Chloe or Brett's work cell phone number?
Chloe 630-440-2805
Brett 630-999-0024