Stress Management
these can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental health and wellness
What are coping skills
True or False: Decreased screen time plays an important role in promoting good overall mental health
True. Decreasing screen time can have an extremely positive affect on one's mental health, especially in the following areas: Improved sleep habits, better focus & brain functioning, and an increased awareness of one's physical health needs.
This is the feeling you get when something wonderful happens.
What is Happy or excited
Talking to a friend can help you feel better when you feel this.
What is sad or lonely
Saying “I can do it,” is an example of this kind of mindset.
What is a growth mindset
expressing good things from your day/life is a coping strategy known as:
What is gratitude or being grateful
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but it is also discreet and easy to use at any time and place
What is deep breathing
When you think someone is being mean on purpose, you might feel this way.
What is sad
Drawing or writing about your feelings can help when you feel this.
What is overwhelmed or multiple answers
When you believe good things will happen, you are feeling this.
What is hopeful
Name two healthy coping skills
Various answers accepted.
Doing this every night helps your brain and body rest and recharge for the next day.
What is sleeping
You might feel this way when you move to a new school and don't know anyone
What is nervous or anxious
Taking deep breaths is a good way to calm down when you feel this.
What is stressed
This type of talk, where you say nice things to yourself, is called this.
What is positive self-talk
True or False: all stress is bad?
False....Some stress can be good.
Stress can be good when it is used for motivation to get a goal completed.
Eating five servings of these every day can help you stay healthy and strong.
What are fruits and vegetables
When you think you can’t do something, this feeling might make you want to give up.
What is discouraged or having a fixed mindset
Taking a break and counting to ten can help manage this feeling.
What is mad or angry
When you keep trying, even when things are hard, you show this.
What is perseverance?
True or False: Prolonged stress can have serious health consequences.
True. Ongoing stress has been linked to conditions such as anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, increased headaches, digestion and stomach issues, and difficulty sleeping.
This daily activity promotes heart and lung health and also has many mental health benefits. It can improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and improve one's ability to focus.
What is exercise
If you imagine yourself doing well in a sport, it can help you feel this.
What is confident
Playing outside or exercising can boost your mood when you feel this.
What is sad
This is when you overcome a negative situation.
What is resilience?