What is self-care?
Taking time to do things that you enjoy, and taking time to take care of yourself. When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress and relive uncomfortable emotions.
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness?
Coping Skills
What can you do to manage your stress?
Analyze where the stress is coming from and make the journey to a healthier you!
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
Eating healthy food, having a daily routine, exercising, asking for help when you need it, setting goals, practicing healthy coping skills, reading books, etc.
Name unhealthy ways of coping with your emotions
What is distress?
Negative stress
26% of Americans ages 18 and older- About 1in 4 adults suffer from what?
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Strategy
What is Eustress?
Positive stress
Mental Health ________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
Stigma
Mental Health stigma is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
What is Self-Medication?
Self-medication is when someone uses substances to repeatedly and consistently deal with stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues
What is a cause of stress?
Bad grades, keeping parents happy, social circle, chores, money, cool clothes, phone not working, etc.
Beside mental wellness, name three other types of wellness?
Physical, social, spiritual, intellectual
What can you do to relieve stress?
Listen to music, read a book, go to therapy, go the the gym, go for a walk, talk to someone, paint, garden, etc.
All stress is bad.
False. Some stress is bad while other stress is good.