Mental Health
Coping Skills
What is stress?
The pressure or tension imposed by events, circumstances, or demands. It is a state of mental tensions arising from external demands.
MYTH OR FACT: Not all bacteria are bad/unhealthy
FACT: There are both good bacteria that help us fight infections and bad bacteria that can cause them.
What percentage of people in the U.S. will experience a mental illness each year?
1 in 5, 20%
Where is the Eiffel Tower located?
Paris, France
MYTH OR FACT: Mental health stigma is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
Research has shown this candy lowers stress hormones and other fight or flight hormones
Dark chocolate
7-9 Hours
What are the 3 most common mental health disorders?
Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin
What are benefits of mindfulness?
Stay in the moment, better emotional control, improves confidence, improves focus, improves emotional balance, helps deal with distractions and helps ease fear and anxiety.
One of the biggest forms of stress relief is _.
Exercise
What are 2 mental/psychological benefits of exercise?
Stress reduction, improved mood, lower anxiety/depression levels, improved ability to focus, better quality sleep, feeling better about oneself
What are 2 of the 3 major components/risk factors for a mental illness?
1. Biological factors
2. Personal attributes
3. Environmental/Social Stress
What language do they speak in Brazil?
Portuguese
How can you maintain good mental health?
(List at least 3)
Eating healthy, working out, hobbies, spending time with family and friends, relaxation, meditation, controlled breathing, talking to someone.
Which of the following physical symptoms can be a sign you're overstressed?
A. Lingering back pain
B. Insomnia
C. Upset stomach
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Exercise gives you __, __ make you __
Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy, (happy people don't shoot their husbands) +100 for whole quote
MYTH OR FACT: People will never recover from a mental illness (and explain)
MYTH: You can learn to overcome and cope with your mental illness by seeking help and developing personalized coping mechanisms.
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
List three healthy and three unhealthy coping strategies
Unhealthy: Self-harm, poor eating habits, poor sleeping habits, drug or alcohol use/misuse, risk taking, lashing out
Healthy: Listening to music, talk to someone, go for a walk, do a hobby, get creative
Laughing lowers these three stress hormones
Cortisol, epinephrine, and adrenaline
Physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, occupational
What is the difference between anxiety and a panic attack?
Anxiety symptoms can vary from mild to severe. Panic attacks appear suddenly, while anxiety symptoms become gradually more intense over minutes, hours, or days. Essentially, panic attacks usually subside after a few minutes while anxiety symptoms can prevail for long periods.
Name the 2 national languages in China
Mandarin or Cantonese