Mental Health and Coping Skills
Give an Example
True or False
Social Counseling
100

Define mental health.

Mental health includes our thoughts and feelings about ourselves and others. It includes how we relate to others, how we function, and how we cope with ups and downs.

100

Name three coping skills you can do at home

Mindfulness activities (deep breathing, yoga), go for a walk, take a bath, journal...

100

Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do

False 

Coping skills are learned throughout our lives

100

Give an example of a reason someone might want to speak to the social counselor.

Family relationships, peer relationships, academic challenges, feeling depressed or anxious, self-harm or suicidal thoughts, just having a bad day, etc.

200

Define "healthy coping skills".

Healthy coping mechanisms focus on understanding and addressing the root causes of stress, challenges, and difficult emotions.

200

Give an example of something the video mentions that might challenge your mental health.

Financial stress, losing a loved one, poor coping skills, being bullied or excluded, low self-esteem, unsupportive relationships.

200
Having good mental health is all about having no mental health problems.

False

Good mental health is about feeling good about ourselves, doing things that we enjoy, and having resilience.

200

True or False

Counseling is just talking.

False

Sometimes counseling is talking, but other times it involves art, games, or other activities.

300

Define "unhealthy coping skills".

Unhealthy coping mechanisms, in contrast, tend to avoid or suppress the underlying problems, offering temporary distractions or numbing effects.

300

Give an example of something mentioned in the video that can support our mental health.

Financial security, job opportunities, positive educational experience, good coping skills, high self esteem, supportive relationships.

300

Academic motivation was the top reason 10th graders were referred to the Social Counselor last year. 

False

Peer Relationships

300

How do you refer yourself to the counselor?

Fill out a google form, e-mail me, or let me know in person.

400

What are some potential negative consequences of unhealthy coping skills?

Increased distress, health problems, impacts on relationships, academic impacts

400

Give an example of an unhealthy "quick fix."

Drugs and alcohol, procrastination, over-eating, self harm

400

Healthy coping skills are adaptive.

True

Healthy coping skills facilitate positive outcomes by helping us better adapt to changes and stressors.

400

True or False

You have to meet with the counselor if someone refers you.

False

We will meet at least once, but counseling is always optional.

500

Why might someone refer to an unhealthy coping skill as a quick fix?

They provide temporary relief or distraction, but ultimately make the problem worse or create new ones.

500

Opposite action coping skills are when we do the opposite of what our distressing emotions are telling us.  What might an example of that be?

Walking away instead of fighting, standing up straight when you feel nervous, getting out of bed when you are depressed or tired etc.  

500
You need to have a lot of free time before you can start using coping skills regularly. 

False

The best coping skills are ones that can be implemented regularly - periodically throughout the day or week. We often benefit more from regular, frequent stress management activities.

500

What are the top 4 most common counseling referrals for UNHP HS students?

Peer relationships, family relationships, anxiety, and academic motivation