Emotions
True or false The top 3 emotions people report being the hardest: sadness, anxiety, and anger.
True
This coping strategy is a way to explore thoughts and feelings on paper or in digital formats.
What is journaling?
This can relieve stress by helping one become aware of triggers or thought patterns, and helps track one's progress.
Name 3 physical or body signs related to anger.
What is...
sweating, chest tightness, heart beating fast, headache, clenched fists, feeling hot, and fast breathing?
Name a common treatment for depression.
What is therapy and/or medication?
Why is it important to make time for ourselves and have fun?
Reenergize
Helps us cope
Releases endorphins
Stress reduction
Helps us feel good
Finish the sentence:
When we don't (________) well at night, anxiety symptoms may feel worse.
What is sleep?
This is a skill to sustain awareness of the contents of one's own mind in the present moment.
Mindfulness or meditation
Explore a Grounding Exercise: 5-4-3-2-1
(See 5, Hear 4, Touch 3, Smell 2, Taste 1)
Name 3 behaviors or mental signs related to experiencing anger.
What is mind going blank, trouble focusing, forgetfulness, thoughts of revenge, and mental exhaustion?
These medical professionals specialize in treating people with anxiety and depression and have the ability to prescribe medication.
Who are psychiatrists?
The most popular emoji face.
😂 (tears of joy)
True or False:
All of the following symptoms are symptoms of depression: difficulty concentrating, fatigue, lack of interest, changes in hunger, and irritability.
True
This is the practice of taking care to preserve your own mental health and wellbeing. It consists of tending to yourself physically (showering, doing hair or nails, brushing teeth) or mentally (hobbies, art, crafting, kind acts towards self or others)
What is self-care?
This way of coping benefits both your mental and physical state. It allows you to relieve stress, increase blood flow, and produce endorphins.
Hint: you might need a ball or weights
What is exercise?
The process of being kind and understanding to oneself when facing difficulties.
What is self-compassion?
How many times a day does the average person open TikTok?
At least 20!
This is a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, beginning and ending about the same time every year.
What is SAD (seasonal affective disorder)?
A device that consists of a ball bearing in the center of a flat structure made from metal or plastic with metal designed to spin
What is a fidget or fidget spinner?
Focusing on the exhale is often stressed on this type of breathing.
Pursed lip breathing😘💋
Belly breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing
Often times depressive symptoms lead individuals to avoid social situations or even leaving the house. Those with these symptoms would benefit from this.
What is a support group, group therapy, and/or socializing?
Name a place people go that help regulate their emotions.
Nature🌲🌳🌴
National Parks 🏔️🗻🌄🌋
Being near water🤽🌊
Libraries for quietness 📕📚🧾
Roughly, how many Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life? (25% ,50%, or 75%)
Roughly 50%
...and half of them developed mental health conditions by age 14.
This type of breathwork focuses on the hand.
What is Five Finger breathing?
A type of fidget that is round and squishy.
What is a stress ball?
Name a type of therapy that many people with depression and anxiety report that it helps reduce symptoms if used in conjunction with psychotherapy.
HINT: therapeutic touch is used and/or animals
Massage Therapy
OR
Animal therapy (equine/horses, Dogs on Call)
Name three things we need to be mentally well.
Attention
Respect
Support
Rest
Ways to cope
Nutrition