We do this every night. If we don’t get enough of it will affect our thinking, eating, and mood.
Sleep
Michael Phelps, one of the greatest Olympians has been open about his struggles with this mental health condition where his mood and pleasure in doing activities he formerly enjoyed no longer existed for him
Depression
Mr. Cinelli often has a lot of this, prior to giving a presentation to a class. Usually, a good way to help with this is listening to music or taking a walk outside.
Anxiety
This person can work in a school or outside of a school and helps a person's mental health by verbal communication and interactions.
Therapist/Counselor
Running, swimming, lifting weights, walking, biking, playing a sport and dancing are all considered _______ and can help not only physically but also mentally as well.
Exercise
Not just during thanksgiving but all year long we practice this to have a more positive outlook in life
Gratitude
People who struggle with this, often use a substance like drugs or alcohol to cope with different things in their life
Addiction
These letters stand for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder which is very common, affecting 6 million children in the US
ADHD
A doctor prescribes this ______to treat an illness or condition.
Medication
Whether it is with a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or just regular friend, having open communication, boundaries and honesty are all components of this ___________.
Healthy Relationship
Prior to the season LeBron James sat down with his coach and discussed what he wanted to accomplish this season.
Goal Setting
This sudden, and intense attack can take over a person's feelings and is usually triggered by a serious fear or anxiety
Panic Attack
This is the term for dealing with something intentionally, by doing a certain behaviour or activity. Some examples may include exercising journaling, art, or talking to a friend
Coping Skill
Sometimes when someone is struggling with their feelings and emotions or is having a hard time in school or life, they talk to someone about their problems and look for strategies to help them. This is called ______________.
Therapy
We encourage everyone to take care of themselves if they are sick, tired, injured or just overcame something difficult. The act of taking care of yourself is called ___________.
Self-Care
When you are fully aware of something, not thinking about the future or past.
Mindfullness
After witnessing years of fighting in the war, Jess came back home to her family, but it was clear she was suffering from this mental condition
PTSD
(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
This type of thought is unwanted, and it is one you want to push out of your mind. Sometimes these thoughts just happen but it is important to know that they are not facts, just ______ thoughts.
Intrusive Thought
Patrick goes to this type of group every Thursday night to talk with other people his age who have lost a parent at a young age. He feels connected to a community and finds great relief in going to this group.
Support Group
Right before Taylor Swift gets on stage in front of millions of people, she thinks in her brain of all the past shows where she felt great and performed well, this highlight reel, like an imaginary movie, is called _________ and helps set up someone for a better performance and outcome in whatever they do.
Positive Visualization / Imagery
After a tough first marking Period, I was able to overcome setbacks and get a B, which I worked hard for. My mom was very proud of my _____.
Resilience
This wrestler began to suffer from this mental health condition around age 9, when he began having to wash his hands for 17 seconds 5 times in the morning and 5 times in the afternoon
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
A lot of time when someone does not feel well mentally, they intentionally injure themselves as a way to deal with their negative feelings. This is a negative coping strategy and therapists help people that do this find other more healthy ways to deal with their feelings.
Self Harm
This person is a doctor that specializes in treating mental illness by prescribing medicine.
Psychiatrist
When I get to the free throw line to take my 2 shots I get so nervous. My coach told me to have more positive _______ in my head before I shoot, so now I say to myself “I’m prepared for this, I can do this” and then shoot.
Self Talk