Feelings Finder
What emotion might you feel when you lose something important?
Sadness
What is an automatic thought?
A thought that pops up quickly without effort
Name one healthy way to cope with stress.
Breathing, journaling, walking, talking
True or False: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
True
What is self-talk?
The way we speak to ourselves in our mind
Name one physical symptom of anxiety.
Sweating, racing heart, shaking
What is the term for “assuming the worst will happen”?
Catastrophizing
What is grounding?
A way to connect to the present moment
What type of professional can prescribe psychiatric medication?
Psychiatrist or medical provider
What’s one example of negative self-talk?
“I’m not good enough,” “I always mess up”
True or False: You can feel more than one emotion at the same time.
True
“If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure.” What distortion is this?
All-or-nothing thinking
Name one DBT distress tolerance skill.
STOP, TIPP, IMPROVE
What is a stigma?
A negative belief or judgment about mental health
What’s one way to turn negative self-talk into positive self-talk?
Use facts, self-compassion, or reframe
What’s the difference between anger and frustration?
Anger is stronger and more intense
What tool helps challenge unhelpful thoughts in CBT?
Thought record
What does the acronym “DBT” stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is trauma?
A distressing experience that affects mental health
Fill in the blank: “I’m doing the ______ I can.”
Best
What emotion might be underneath someone who is acting angry?
Fear, hurt, sadness
Name 3 common cognitive distortions.
Examples: mind reading, labeling, fortune telling
What’s one reason some coping skills might not work right away?
Skills take practice and don’t work every time
Name one myth about mental illness.
“People with mental illness are violent” or “You can just snap out of it”
Write a positive reframe for: “I’ll never get better.”
“Healing takes time, but I’m making progress.”