Mental Health
This feeling can cause nervousness, worry, or fear about what might happen in the future.
What is anxiety?
Going for a walk, playing sports, or exercising are examples of this healthy coping skill.
What is physical activity?
his is when a person feels a strong desire or urge to use a substance.
What is a craving?
Most teens need around 8-10 hours of this each night.
What is sleep?
This trusted school staff member often helps students with academic, emotional, and personal concerns.
What is school counselor?
Talking to a trusted adult, counselor, or teacher when you're struggling is an example of seeking this.
What is support?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
Alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana are examples of these.
What is substances/drugs?
Drinking enough of this helps your body and brain function properly.
What is water?
This four letter word stands for, "Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed".
What is "STOP"?
This mental health condition can make a person feel very sad, hopeless, or lose interest in things they usually enjoy.
What is depression?
Naming five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste is a _____ technique.
What is grounding?
Friends pressuring someone to vape or drink is an example of this.
What is peer pressure?
Setting limits and saying "no" when necessary is an example of healthy _____.
What are boundaries?
This is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
What is empathy?
A belief that "everyone hates me" without evidence may be an example of this type of thinking.
What is an irrational thought?
This skill involves noticing your emotions without judging them or immediately reacting to them.
What is emotional awareness (mindfulness)?
Having a plan for what to do when faced with triggers can help prevent this.
Taking breaks from social media when it becomes stressful is a form of this.
What is self-care?
This acronym used in goal setting stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
What is SMART?
The ability to bounce back from challenges and setbacks is called this.
What is resilience?
People with this disorder may experience unwanted, intrusive thoughts and feel driven to perform repetitive behaviors or rituals to reduce anxiety.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This stimulant drug increases dopamine levels in the brain and is commonly found in cigarettes, vapes, and other tobacco products, making it highly addictive.
What is nicotine?
Self-care includes physical, emotional, social, and this type of wellness that involves thoughts and feelings.
What is mental wellness?
Recognizing how your choices today may affect your future is an example of considering this.
What are consequences?