Feeling the Pressure
This is the body's natural response to a challenge or demand.
What is stress.
This tool is generally a small object that people can use to help manage symptoms related to nervousness, anxiety or stress.
What is a fidget.
This term refers to understanding and managing your own emotions while also recognizing emotions in others.
What is emotional intelligence.
Listening to this can help improve your mood and reduce stress.
What is music.
This color represents mental health awareness.
What is green (lime green).
This practice, often involving deep breathing and mindfulness, can help reduce stress.
What is meditation.
These three things contribute SIGNIFICANTLY to maintaining good mental health. What are they?
What are diet (food and water), exercise and SLEEP.
Spending too much time on this can negatively impact self-esteem and mental health.
What is social media.
This relaxation method involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness.
What is the month that is considered the official month of "Mental Health Awareness".
What is May.
This is the recommended number of hours of sleep necessary for teenagers to help promote positive mental health.
What is 8-10 hours.
This is a professional trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
What is a therapist.
The ability to recover from challenges and setbacks in a healthy way.
What is resilience.
This activity, often involving a notebook or digital document, can help process thoughts and emotions.
What is journaling.
This is the name of the 24/7 resource in Chittenden County that is available to any and all people for support and consultation over the phone and in-person.
What is First Call for Chittenden Country (FCCC).
802-488-7777
What percentage of teens are estimated to be diagnosed with anxiety in the United States?
What is around 32%. (according to National Institute of Mental Health)
Symptoms of this mental health diagnosis include feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Individuals often lose interest in things they typically enjoy and struggle to find motivation to go about their day.
What is depression.
This medical professional is a great place to start for teens who have questions or are looking for support with their mental health.
Who are primary care physicians - your pediatrician!
Practicing _________ regularly improves overall happiness and helps combat feelings of stress and depression.
What is gratitude.
Name an Olympic athlete that has been open about their struggles with mental health despite their historic success in their respective sports.
Who is Michael Phelps or Simone Biles.
This is the term used for a strategy that helps someone manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Hint - they can be healthy or unhealthy.
What is a coping mechanism.
NAMI is the acronym for an organization that has information, tools and resources related to mental health. What does the acronym stand for?
What is that National Alliance on Mental Illness.
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
What is empathy.
When overwhelmed, using this type of structured breathing can help calm the mind.
What is deep breathing or box breathing.
What are some ways you can support someone who shares they are struggling with their mental health?
What is: listen to them without judgment, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help from a professional, help connect them with resources.
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