Respect
This means fully focusing on, understanding, and responding to a speaker’s message, both verbally and nonverbally.
active listening
Facial expressions and body language are part of this type of communication.
nonverbal communication
This Olympic gymnast stepped back from events at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health.
Simone Biles
This actor portrays bipolar disorder in the movie Silver Linings Playbook.
Bradly Cooper
Repeating phrases like "this too shall pass" during stressful times is an example of this kind of coping.
Positive self talk
This type of respect involves treating yourself kindly and not putting yourself down.
self-respect
This happens when a message is misunderstood between people.
miscommunication
This actress and singer founded the "born this way" foundation to support youth mental health.
lady gaga
This pop singer wrote the song "Chandelier" which deals with addiction and emotional struggles.
Sia
Focusing on what is happening right now instead of what might happen tomorrow is this mental approach.
mindfulness
Treating others the way you want to be treated is known as this rule.
the golden rule
This communication style involves not speaking up for yourself.
passive communication
This Olympic swimmer has talked about his depression and warned fellow athletes about "post-Olympic depression".
Michael Phelps
This animated film explores anxiety and emotions through the mind of a young girl named Riley.
Inside out
This kind of coping serves as an outlet for our emotions and involves hobbies like art or music.
creative expression
This is the act of recognizing and honoring another person's personal space, autonomy, and conditions.
boundaries
This means repeating back what someone said to show you understand.
paraphrasing
This basketball player has encouraged athletes to talk openly about mental health, they released an open letter to NBA players called "Everyone is going through something" and began the Love Foundation.
Kevin Love
This rapper made a song with the title "1-800-273-8255" to promote suicide awareness.
Logic
With this type of technique, you focus your attention on what you can see, hear, or touch to stay present when stressed.
grounding
When this is respected, you are free from being observed or disturbed by other people.
privacy
This communication skill involves showing you understand how someone else feels.
empathy
This Eagles wide receiver has spoken openly about depression and encourages others to take care of their mental health and ask for help.
AJ Brown
This actor has discussed how starring in "Good Will Hunting" helped him cope with his depression.
Matt Damon
Visualization