Let's Be Real! (Myth of Fact)
Can stress be helpful???
Fact: Helpful stress increases your attention, helps you tackle daily tasks, energizes you, and helps you perform to the best of your abilities.
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
Name 3 coping skills you can utilize in the school setting.
Request for a break
Take deep breaths
Request to check in with Ofelia
What is Ofelia's official job title??
School Psychologist
There is no such thing as harmful stress!
Myth: Harmful stress makes it difficult to focus, can make you feel on edge, causes changes in appetite and sleep, and weakens your ability to fight off germs.
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
Name 3 places/people you can go to on-campus to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
CEP teacher, school psych (me), principal, counseling department, etc.
How do you cope with stress?
Name at least 2 coping skills...
How many children does Ms. Martin have?
2! Savannah and Connor :)
Exercise does not play a key role in depression & anxiety.
Myth: Exercise improves self-esteem and general mental health. Regular exercise has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety as well as improve sleep.
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Also remember you can improve your mental health by eating and sleeping well and exercising regularly.
How does Ofelia cope with stress? Hint...she talks about this all the time!
Peloton bike! Exercise, exercise, exercise!!
What is Mr. A's favorite hobby?
Watching premier league soccer!
Depression is not very common and there is not much I can do about it!
Myth: Clinical depression affects an estimated 17 millions of Americans each year. Depression is one of the most TREATABLE mental disorders. Antidepressants, therapy, counseling, exercise, balanced diet, better sleeping habits.
Mood swings, irritability, impatience, anxiety, depression, fatigue, decreased alertness, impaired memory, and impaired judgement. What am I experiencing?
Sleep Deprivation
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
Who can you reach out to help you access coping skills/strategies?
Ofelia, Ms. Martin, Mr. A, MBHS counselors, parents, CEP staff, etc.
What does CEP stand for?
Counseling Enriched Program