Healthy Habits
How many hours of sleep is generally recommended for good mental health?
7-9 hours of sleep
What is a stigma regarding mental health?
Mark of shame or a negative stereotype associated with having a mental illness
Name a basic emotion?
These are often linked to survival and can be expressed through distinct facial expressions.
Anger, disgust, fear, happiness, sadness, and surprise.
Name two healthy coping skills to manage stress.
Listening to music, taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or journaling.
This frozen treat is usually eaten with a spoon and comes in flavors like vanilla and chocolate.
Ice cream
Why is exercise good for our mental health?
It releases endorphins (happy hormones) which improve mood and reduce stress.
True or False
Can panic attacks can be managed with healthy coping skills and therapy?
True
Grounding: 5-4-3-2-1 method: name five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste.
Breathe: Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique (inhale for four, hold for seven, exhale for eight) to lower your heart rate.
True or False
It is important to feel all our feelings, even hard ones like sadness and anger, rather than ignore them.
True
Ignoring emotions can cause them to resurface later, sometimes with more intensity, and can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression. By learning to navigate difficult feelings, you develop emotional intelligence and resilience, which makes you better equipped to handle life's challenges.
What are unhealthy coping skills?
Substance abuse: Using alcohol or drugs to escape feelings or problems.
Self-harm: Intentionally hurting oneself to relieve emotional pain.
Eating-related issues: Binge eating, overeating, or undereating in response to stress.
Avoidance: Avoiding problems, people, or situations that cause stress.
Social withdrawal: Isolating oneself from friends and family.
Negative thought patterns: Negative self-talk, rumination, or blaming.
This flag is solid white with a single red circle in the exact center, symbolizing the sun.
Japan
Name two healthy ways to wind down before bed to get a restful night's sleep.
Reading a book, taking a warm shower, listening to calming music, breath work, dim the lights, limit screen time, drink cup of tea, meditate, journal, make a to do list for tomorrow, light stretching.
What is the term for a person's ability to bounce back from adversity, trauma, or stress?
Resilience
What are physical symptoms of anger?
Physical signs of anger include; increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and muscle tension, often felt as a clenched jaw or tight shoulders. Other common signs are a flushed face, sweating, and digestive issues like an upset stomach or headache, which are part of the body's "fight-or-flight" response.
This breathing technique, involving slow and deep breaths, can help reduce anxiety.
Deep breathing or diaphragmatic breathing.
In the movie The Wizard of Oz, you are told to follow the path of what color?
The yellow brick road.
Name an example of a healthy fat that is good for brain function.
Nuts, avocados, olive oil, flaxseed, salmon, olives, full fat yogurt, sardines, tuna, chia seeds, eggs, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, steak.
Why might a support group be helpful during recovery?
To share experiences, reduce stigma, feel understood, build community, share strategies, receive encouragement, enhance commitment, find inspiration.
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
Guilt is feeling bad about an action "I did something bad", while shame is feeling bad about oneself "I am bad".
What is one thing you can do to distract yourself during a hard time?
Listen to music, spend time in nature, color, journal, play with a pet, play video games, watch a movie, work out, yoga.
Which famous artist cut off part of his own ear and sent it to a woman he admired?
Vincent van Gogh
Why is "me time" important?
Helps us re-energize, cope with stress, releases happy hormones, enhances self-awareness, supports long-term health, improves relationships, increases independence.
What is one thing you wish everyone knew about mental illness?
It is treatable, with the right help, many people can recover or learn to manage their mental health conditions effectively.
Is it possible to have more than one feeling at the same time?
Yes, a phenomenon known as mixed emotions. This can involve experiencing two distinct, sometimes conflicting, emotions simultaneously, such as feeling both happiness and sadness, or nervousness and excitement.
Name one person you can go to for support during a mental health challenge.
Trusted person(friend, family, grandparent, faith leader, etc.", counselor, or support group.
Call or text crisis line *988* anytime for free, confidential support,
How do you say bat in Spanish? (hint, it's also the name of an exotic Lamborghini)
Murcielago