Mental Health
What mental health disorder has symptoms of low mood, sadness, and loss of interest in doing things?
Depression
How does trauma affect the body?
Someone might get nightmares, flashbacks, headaches, feel more tired, feel more on edge/alert, etc.
What are some benefits of being able to forgive someone?
Answers will vary.
Studies suggest forgiveness is associated with lower depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, higher self-esteem, and greater life satisfaction
True or False: The anger iceberg is an iceberg that lives at the north pole that feels angry all the time.
...Probably false.
The anger iceberg explains some of the emotions that might be hiding beneath the surface of our anger.
Name your second favorite dinosaur.
Cool!
What steps do you take to cope with your emotions?
Answers will differ. Examples: 1) Identify, accept, and express emotions in a healthy way, 2) Talk to a friend, 3) Journal
True or False: Everyone responds the same way to traumatic experiences.
False! Everyone reacts differently depending on how they were raised, their previous traumatic experiences, how well they use coping skills, etc.
And, some people will experience something as traumatic while others will not.
Is grief normal?
Yes. Grief is a part of life for everyone at some point, although we may grieve for different reasons.
"Complicated grief" is a form of grief that lasts for a year or more and results in difficulty coping, getting through the day, accepting the loss, and recovering.
What are examples of emotions that might be hiding underneath the surface of anger?
Fear, disappointment, resentment, sadness, fatigue, grief, etc
True or False: Honeybees recognize human faces.
True!
Research shows that honeybees can pick out individual features on our faces and remember them for up to 4 days.
True or False: Stress is always negative.
False.
Positive stress (eustress) can motivate people to achieve their goals. Negative stress (distress) can have harmful effects on our health.
Is it possible to plan/prepare for traumatic events?
Not really. Traumatic experiences, by nature, are unexpected. But we can help prepare ourselves for the unexpected by increasing our knowledge of trauma and use of coping skills.
True or False: Apologies are necessary for forgiveness
False. It is your choice to forgive someone (or yourself), whether they apologize or not. It can be more of a state of mind and something that you do for yourself instead of someone else.
What are some ways of coping with anger?
Deep breathing, counting to 10, listening to music, going for a walk, sipping water, talking to a friend, journaling, meditating, etc
How tall is an NBA basketball hoop?
10 feet
What word refers to how you feel about yourself?
Self-Esteem
Why might someone feel shame or guilt after experiencing trauma?
They might feel they caused the traumatic event or wished they could have done something to stop it. (But this is often a thinking error)
True or False: It is always best to forgive.
It depends!
Forgiveness allows you to let go of resentment, but forgiving too often (or over and over) may weaken your boundaries with other people.
How is anger different than aggression?
Anger is a response to a perceived threat and can range from mild irritation to intense rage. Aggression is a behavior that tries to harm/injure someone or something. It is a manifestation of anger, taking various forms like physical violence or verbal abuse.
Not everyone who feels angry will act aggressively, and not everyone who acts aggressively is necessarily feeling angry.
Which month is mental health awareness month?
May
What is a strategy that involves being present in the moment and paying attention to thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way?
Mindfulness
What percentage of people experience trauma?
About 50% of adults will experience at least one traumatic event during their lifetime. Most will not develop PTSD. Only about 5% of adults will be diagnosed with PTSD.
What are 5 stages of grief?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance.
These are stages associated with a grief process, but this does not mean that everyone who is grieving will experience any or all of these emotions.
Is anger a primary or secondary emotion?
Anger is a secondary emotion.
Which band asked the world "Who Let the Dogs Out" in the early 2000s?
Baha Men