Stress
True or False:
Stress can lead to increased substance use (alcohol, illicit substances)
TRUE
Anxiety is linked to _____.
(Hint: another common mental health disorder)
DEPRESSION
When trying to manage stress, you can try to take ____.
BREAKS
(from news, social media, etc.)
One type of ________ (an anxiety disorder) is specific phobias.
PHOBIC DISORDER
Name an example of a self-care practice
(Answer varies)
“Self-Care” ranges from practicing your hobbies to full-blown meditation
Painting, woodworking, coloring, etc.
This type of anxiety disorder is associated with repetitive actions someone does to neutralize the obsessive thoughts and help the anxiety, but they are not realistically connected to the obsession.
OCD (OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER)
One of the Stress Management Techniques we talked about was Taking Care of Your ______.
BODY
The phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-____. (word or 4-digit number)
TALK
(OR
8255)
Who should you try to connect with to manage stress?
(Answer Varies)
Loved ones, Friends, Community/ groups
The part of the brain associated with anxiety and increased stress response
AMYGDALA