Mind Matters
Body Boost
Coping
WWYD??
100
Referred to as the happiness hormone
what is serotonin/dopamine
100
Essential to growth and development, helps with memory and emotional regulation.
What is sleep?
100
What skill did you just practice
grounding, box breathing, mindful breathing
100
Someone snaps at you in the hallway while at school. What are some ways you can respond?
Take a deep breath, don't raise your voice, keep distance and/or walk away. Get help from an adult if needed.
200
Contributes to sleep loss, anxiety, and unrealistic expectations on our physical appearance or abilities
What is social media
200
Releases endorphins, helps you sleep better at night and increases self-esteem.
What is exercise?
200
CBT, DBT, group or medication vs. box breathing, listening to music, journaling or taking a walk
treatment vs coping skill/tools
200
You and your friends are hanging out at lunch, and your friend starts putting themselves down. WWYD?
cheer them up, ask them if they’re doing okay. Check in.
300
Comes and goes in situations of significant change or challenge vs constant and interferes with day to day tasks
What is a disorder?
300
Can cause eye strain, tension headaches, and poor sleep
Excessive phone usage
300
True or False: Saying things like “get over it” or labeling thoughts as being in your mind “rent free” is a good way to move on
False: radical acceptance of our feelings and emotions is better at stopping obsessive thought patterns
300
Imagine a time where you felt like all the pressure is on you: sitting down for a big test, a big game important for your teammates, or a group presentation.
What do you do?
Take a deep breath, relax your muscles. Practice grounding/meditation techniques to slow your heart down.
400
An exercise that has been reported to help "rewire" the brain and helps with long term physical health.
What is meditation
400
Can worsen anxiety, depression or irritability. Can be an addicting substance despite its social depiction.
What is marijuana/nicotine/alcohol?
400
Nerve that controls heart rate, blood pressure. Associated with your fight or flight response. hint: can be a good “on/off” button when other techniques don’t work
Vagus Nerve stimulation:
- Cold water/Towel on face/chest/back if neck
- Pressure points: Ear and hand
- Diaphragm breathing
400
You’re scrolling through your phone, and you see a friend that’s been distant lately posted on their story what seems like a goodbye. WWYD
Call, text them. Tell a trusted adult what you saw.