Basics of Mental Health
What does the word trigger, in mental health, mean?
Something that causes a strong emotional or behavioral reaction.
You're trying to open a bag of chips quietly in a movie theatre
Act it out
Name one grounding skill that uses your five senses.
5-4-3-2-1 Technique
See, Hear, Touch, Smell, Taste
Name Three U.S. States that start with the letter M
Montana, Minnesota, Mississippi
There are three types of communication, passive, aggressive, and assertive. What is the difference between each?
Passive - does not advocate for oneself
Aggressive - only advocates for self in a harsh, threatening way
Assertive - respectful communication
Name two common symptoms of depression
Sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, hopelessness
Realizing your drink has no straw after you've already tilted it
Act it out
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a great way to practice mindfulness and grounding. How does a progressive muscle relaxation work?
Tensing and relaxing different muscle groups
How many continents are there?
7
What are the three main boundary styles?
Porous, Rigid, Healthy
What is the difference between a symptom and a diagnosis?
A symptom is an experience or problem (like sadness or hearing voices); a diagnosis is the name of a condition based on a group of symptoms
You're trying to act normal after tripping in public
Act it out
What is an example of using over-control as an unhealthy coping mechanism?
Micromanaging others, over planning or rigid scheduling, trying to fix other people's problems to avoid your own, refusing help and trying to do it all yourself
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Someone who keeps people at a distance, has few close relationships, and is quick to say no would be identified as what type of boundary? Porous, healthy, or rigid?
Rigid
We often use CBT when we talking about cognitive distortions and reframing negative thoughts, for example. What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
You realize you sat down in the wrong classroom or meeting but it's already started
Act it out
What is box breathing?
Name four planets in our solar system
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What communication style allows you to express your needs while respecting the rights of others?
Assertive Communication
When considering our overall mental health, it is beneficial to consider the biopsychosocial model. What are the three parts of the biopsychosocial model?
Biological, psychological, and social factors
You confidently start walking toward someone because you think you know them, then realize they're a complete stranger
Act it out
What is the difference between a coping skill and distress tolerance?
Coping skills are for everyday use to cope consistently. Distress tolerance is for extremely stressful situations like a panic attack, for example. Distress tolerance skills might include TIPP (Temperature, Intense Exercise, Paced Breathing, and Paired Muscle Relaxation)
Which two countries do not have Coca-Cola?
Cuba and North Korea
Boundaries and Communications are primarily based in a type of therapy called DBT. What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy