Diagnosis
ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, and Depressive Disorders.
What are the most common mental health diagnosis in children?
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating.
What is Anxiety.
This is a coping skill that is common and can be utilized anywhere.
What is deep breathing.
Your physical and _________ well-being are connected.
What is mental.
A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interferes with function or development.
What is ADHD.
Loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness and at even thoughts of death and or suicide.
What are symptoms of depressive disorders.
This is a skill that can be utilized when trying to remove yourself from a situation when emotions become to strong to manage.
What is asking for a break.
_________ self- care includes how you're fueling your body, how much sleep you're getting, and how much physical activity you are doing.
Excessive worry or fear that feels uncontrollable. Two different types of this diagnosis are social and separation.
What is Anxiety.
Angry/Irritable mood (verbally/physically aggressive, easily annoyed)
Argumentative/Defiant Behavior (deliberately annoys others, blames others for their mistakes or misbehavior, argues with adults and/or children
Vindictive and/or Spiteful
What are symptoms of Behavior Related Disorders.
This is a skill that can be utilized by changing negative thoughts about yourself or a situation to positive thoughts about yourself or a situation.
What is positive self-talk.
Close connections are important to your well-being. The best way to cultivate and maintain close relationships is to put time and energy into building your relationships with others. This is _______ self-care.
Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders.
What are different types of Behavioral Disorders.
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond "normal" limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying
What is a panic attack.
This skill can be utilized when feeling strong emotions. It can help you understand what you are feeling and express your feelings appropriately.
What is identifying emotions and expressing them using "I- statements".
_______ self-care includes doing things that keep your mind sharp, like puzzles, or learning about a subject that fascinates you. You might find reading books or watching movies that inspire you fuels your mind.
________ self-care also involves practicing self-compassion and acceptance, for example, helps you maintain a healthier inner dialogue.
What is mental self-care.
The presence of sad, empty or irritable mood accompanied by physical and cognitive changes that affect functioning.
What is depressive disorders.
Struggles to give full attention, makes careless mistakes, easily distracted, forgetful in daily activities, and struggles with organization and time management.
What are symptoms of ADHD.
This skill can help increase awareness on the present moment and help calm intense emotions by utilizing your 5 senses.
An example of one is identifying 5 things you see, 4 things you can touch/feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and one thing you can taste.
What is a grounding technique.
It's important to have healthy coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions, like anger, anxiety, and sadness. ________ self-care may include activities that help you acknowledge and express your feelings regularly and safely.
Whether you talk to a partner or close friend about how you feel, or you set aside time for leisure activities that help you process your emotions, it's important to incorporate this type of self-care into your life.
What is emotional self-care.