Mental Health Disorders
This mood disorder is characterized by long periods of sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
What is one way to use nature as a coping tool?
What is taking a walk outside, gardening, or sitting in a park?
What is one way to politely say no to a request without feeling guilty?
What is saying, "I appreciate the offer, but I can’t commit to that right now"?
What is one example of a basic activity of daily living (ADL)?
What is brushing your teeth, bathing, or getting dressed?
Finish this famous quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the ______."
World, Ghandi
This disorder includes excessive worry, restlessness, and physical symptoms like a racing heart.
What is anxiety disorder?
What is one way to use music to cope with stress?
What is listening to calming music or creating a playlist of favorite songs?
What is one way to communicate a boundary in a relationship?
What is clearly stating your needs, such as, "I need some alone time to recharge"?
What is one benefit of maintaining a consistent daily routine?
What is reducing stress, improving time management, or creating a sense of stability?
What is the meaning of the saying, "You can’t pour from an empty cup"?
Take care of yourself before focusing on others. (NT Romans 15:13)
People with this disorder may experience extreme mood swings between high energy and deep sadness
What is bipolar disorder?
What is one way to use humor as a coping skill?
What is watching a funny movie or sharing jokes with friends?
What is one way to handle someone who repeatedly crosses your boundaries?
What is calmly reminding them of your boundary and reinforcing it if necessary?
What is one way to make completing ADLs easier when feeling unmotivated?
What is breaking tasks into smaller steps or setting a timer for short bursts of activity?
What's the meaning of the phrase, "This too shall pass"?
all moments in life are temporary. Lincoln on America's Future, 1859.
This disorder can develop after a traumatic event and may include flashbacks and avoidance behaviors.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
What is one way to use art or creativity to manage emotions?
What is drawing, painting, or writing poetry?
What is one way to set boundaries at work/with-our-family to avoid burnout?
What is setting limits on overtime or saying, "I can help with this, but I’ll need more time"?
What is one example of a really important activity of daily living (ADL)?
Eating, Bathing, Using the bathroom, Managing money, Cooking, Doing laundry, Keeping your body functioning, Maintaining independence
What does the saying, "Don’t count your chickens before they hatch," mean?
What is "Don’t assume success or results before they actually happen"? Aesop's Fables 620 BC
This condition often begins in adolescence or early adulthood and can involve delusions or hallucinations.
What is schizophrenia?
What is one physical activity that can help reduce stress?
What is walking, yoga, or dancing?
How does someone recognize when a boundary needs to be set?
What is noticing feelings of resentment, stress, or being overwhelmed?
What is one strategy to rebuild a routine after a major life change or disruption?
What is starting with one small habit, using reminders, or creating a written schedule?
What is the meaning of the phrase, "Rome wasn’t built in a day"?
"Great achievements take time and patience"-- medieval saying, 1190.