Grief
True or False?
Grief is something that only happens when someone dies.
FALSE!
Grief/Loss can happen when I lose a friendship, or even move to a new town or school.
What are some coping skills that you have tried but didn't help?
No Wrong Answers
Why do eggs avoid telling jokes?
They might 'crack themselves up'
T or F?
Anxiety is the most commonly diagnosed mental health problem for children and teens
True!
about 15% of teenagers (12-17) struggle with Anxiety
True or False?
Depression is only about feeling "sad."
FALSE!
Depression can include anger, crying, and especially feeling numb.
What are some common grief reactions?
Anger, guilt, regret, crying, isolating, feeling numb, difficulty concentration and remembering things, fatigue, depression, sleep and appetite problems, loneliness, faith challenges/questions, low motivation, focus on death, fear of other loved ones dying, etc.
Which coping skill is helpful for you when you are angry?
No Wrong Answer. Depends on You!
How do you wake up Lady Gaga?
poker face
(you poke her face)
What are two scientifically proven practices that help treat anxiety?
Medication and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
CBT teaches people to challenge and reframe distorted or unhelpful anxious thinking, because thoughts influence feelings and actions.
True of False? Anger or irritability can be a symptom of Depression.
True!
Is it normal to feel grief when a famous person that I have never met dies?
Yes. This is common and normal.
Which coping skills are most effective for you when you are sad?
No Wrong Answers: Depends on you!
What has hands but can't clap?
A clock.
True or False:
Muscle tension/tightness can be a sign of anxiety
TRUE!
True of False?
Having a wide range of emotions in one day means that someone has bipolar disorder...
FALSE!
Having diverse emotions or constantly changing emotions can be a sign of depression, or may be within normal range. Bipolar Disorder requires having a Manic Episode.
True of False?
"Time heals all wounds"
FALSE!
Just the passing of time doesn't mean you will heal or feel better. It does take time but also involves feelings and actions.
This type/category of coping skill is about taking advantage of the mind/body connection...
Grounding Exercises
Examples include:54321, Deep Breathing, holding an object that is smooth or jagged, splashing cold water on neck, progressive muscle relaxation, counting backwards.
What's brown and sticky?
a stick.
What do you call sudden, intense feeling of fear, accompanied by severe physical reactions when there is no real danger present?
a Panic Attack
What percentage of teenagers are diagnoses with depression?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 50%
10% (technically 8.4%)
T or F? I have to go throw denial, anger, bargaining and acceptance all in order, to grieve appropriately.
False: any of those emotions or actions are possible, but there is no sequence, and you will likely go back and forth
Name 5 Coping Skills that you have tried:
No Wrong Answers
When is the best time to go to the dentist?
Tooth-hurty. (2:30)
What percentage of teenagers consider committing suicide?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 50%
20% seriously considered it in 2023
10% attempted in 2023