Mental Health
What is the National Hot Line number for suicide?
a. 911
b. 211
c. 988
d. 1-760-123-HELP
Answer: C. 988
What is a grounding technique?
a. putting 2 wires together.
b. sitting on the ground anywhere you feel comfortable.
c. exercises that may help you refocus on the present moment to distract yourself from anxious feelings.
d. smoking a cigarette.
Answer: “C” exercises that may help you refocus on the present moment to distract yourself from anxious feelings.
3. What is a form of self-care?
a. drinking alcohol in excess until you pass out.
b. yelling at your pet until you feel better.
c. smashing glass outside on the ground.
d. taking a long walk to clear your mind.
Answer: d. taking a long walk to clear your mind.
What are coping skills used for?
a. to decrease anxiety/depression.
b. for something to do when you are bored.
c. coping skills do not help you it’s just something Valley Star talks about.
d. none of the above.
Answer: a. to decrease anxiety/depression.