Mental Health Terms
an emotion characterized by antagonism (madness) toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong.
Anger
There is an Emergency, and someone is seriously hurt.
911, Police, or Ambulance
Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute
True
the practice of being fully present in the moment, paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations
Mindfulness
when we understand how these 3 things interact, we can effect positive change in areas we may be experiencing challenges.
The 3 big three things
Thoughts, Emotions (Feelings), and behaviors
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Depression
You have pain in your leg that bothers you all day and that pain makes you very sad
See a doctor
What you eat does not have an effect on your Mental Health
False. Proper nutrition is incredibly important for mental health. If you eat well, you help get proper nutrients to your brain and that helps you get into a positive state of mental health.
a form of exercise with your lungs which activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which is your body’s “rest and digest” system. When the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, your heart rate and blood pressure lowers, which can help reduce anxiety in the process
Breathing Exercises
the internal dialogue you have with yourself about your life, experiences, and the problems you might be facing.
Thoughts
an emotion of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes. Not the same as fear
A classmate at school is causing bullying you or another classmate and causing an ongoing problem
School Counselor
If you have a mental illness, you have it for life.
False. Some mental illnesses will need to be managed throughout your life, but some illnesses are treatable and you are able to conquer them.
doing this can actually help you deal with the stress and anxiety in your life it increases endorphins, improving metabolism, and enhancing circulation and they can be much better than warm alternative.
Cold Showers
emotions you’re feeling in response to your thoughts.
Emotions (Feelings)
a form of treatment that aims to relieve emotional distress and mental health problems by examining and gaining insight into life choices and difficulties.
Therapy
or
Counseling
If you need help with overcoming anxiety, depression, or anger.
Mental Health Counselor/ Therapist
Exercise can boost your mental health.
True. Exercise releases a bunch of “feel-good” chemicals in our body that help us fight against sad days or days when our mental health seems not-so positive.
Learning to identify these thought patterns that cause people to view reality in inaccurate — usually negative — ways can help you avoid them in the future.
Cognitive Distortions
the actions you take based on your thoughts and feelings.
Behaviors