True or False
Psychologists say that 65-90% of communication is nonverbal.
True
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Being able to identify, understand and manage our feelings, and being able to use these skills in how we relate to others
A mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, it can be helpful. It protects us from danger, and focuses our attention on problems. When it becomes too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can become problematic and debilitating.
Anxiety
What are some reasons someone may benefit from taking space?
When feeling overwhelmed, when feeling angry, when you need time to de-escalate or cool off etc.
Former Disney star turned pop star who has been very open about her mental health struggles
Demi Lovato: Bipolar Disorder/Addiction
Asking for help or seeking a counselor is a sign of weakness.
False
Mental Health
Striking a balance in all aspects of your life--social, spiritual, economic, physical, mental
Severe feelings of worthlessness, sadness, and emptiness that last for several weeks and begin to interfere with a person’s work/school and social life.
Depression
Name some helpful things to do when someone is having a panic attack.
Remain calm, encourage them to breathe deeply, give them space, ask what they need
Basketball star who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and has recently started discussing his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks
Kevin Love: Anxiety Disorder/Panic Attacks
Having a mental illness or diagnosis means that something is wrong with me
False: It is important to realize that having a mental health issue does not mean that there is something wrong with you, it means that there is a chemical imbalance that impacts your emotions and actions, which can often be managed with therapy and medication.
What does SAD stand for?
Seasonal Affective Disorder--a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern (typically symptoms increase in October/November and decrease again in April/May)
An excessive fear of social or performance situations. This can be specific to certain social situations such as speaking, eating, or writing in front of people, or it can be a more general fear of the majority of social encounters.
Social phobia
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
A helpful coping strategy for anxiety, it involves tensing and relaxing the muscles in your body to help you achieve a powerful feeling of relaxation. It can also help you spot anxiety by helping you to recognize the feelings of muscle tension.
Celebrity famous for starring in Veronica Mars, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, and most notably for voicing Princess Anna in Frozen. She is married to Dax Shepard
Kristen Bell: Depression
No one is immune from mental illness
True: No one, regardless of intelligence, social status, economic condition, or education level is immune from dealing with a mental illness. It can impact anyone!
Mindfulness
A therapeutic technique that involves a state of active, open attention on the present. Carefully observing your thoughts and feelings without judging them good or bad. Instead of letting your life pass you by, living in the moment and awakening to your current experience, rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future.
A fear of having panic attacks in places or situations which would be difficult to escape from. It is not a fear of going out in public places.
Agoraphobia
An effective coping strategy for a variety of mental health issues including, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Can also help with sleep difficulties, stress, low energy, and self esteem. Many people incorporate this as a normal part of their everyday routine, but they may not realize it’s a coping strategy. What coping skill am I referring to?
Exercise!
Famous football player who has played for the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, New York Giants, and most recently signed a one year contract with the Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Marshall: Borderline Personality Disorder
Medication will solve all my problems
False: Although medication is often helpful in the treatment of mental health issues, it does not fix everything on its own. The most effective treatment involves a combination of both medication and therapy to teach the skills to effectively manage issues. Many people also respond well to therapy on its own.
Coping Skills
The ways/methods that we learn to deal with various stressors. These may help a person face a situation, take action, and be flexible and persistent in solving problems.
Disorder characterized by emotional outbursts, impulsiveness and difficulty maintaining stable relationships. It can cause wild fluctuations between idealization and vilification -- loving and hating those closest to a person.
Borderline personality disorder
Name at least three healthy distraction techniques
Drawing, listening to music, taking a walk, watching your favorite TV show, calling a friend, reading a book, playing with your pet, doing chores
Member of the USA Women’s Olympic gymnastics team
Simone Biles - ADHD