General Mental Health
What are the 3 aspects of our mental health?
Thoughts, feelings, actions
Complete this phrase: 'Window of _____'
Tolerance
How many colors are in a standard bag of M&Ms
6
What 2 things can coping skills provide?
Relief or distraction
What kind of bucket did we talk about?
Stress bucket!
What number is the '911' for mental health?
988
In your own words, describe emotional dysregulation
something along the lines of... 'patterns of emotional experience or expression that interfere with goal-directed activity'
3 types of Regulation
self care plans, coping skills, talking to someone
What does YCH stand for?
Youth Connection Helpline
Mental health is just as important as ___?
physical health
What are the four main responses to stressful situations? Hint: The tiger...
Fight, flight, Freeze, Fawn
Name 3 places you can go in St. Louis to cool down on a hot day that are free.
Answers will vary... The Science Center, any library, splash pads, museums, indoor buildings at the zoo,
Self-care is maintenance for the...
mind!
Stigma
negative attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors
based on a characteristic, such as mental health
What does BHR stand for?
Behavioral Health Response
Warning Signs
answers will vary
body signals, racing heart, upset stomach, easily upset, shaking, crying, sweating, low stress tolerance
How many cats does Olivia have?
2
Name three clubs or activities someone could join at school
answers will vary
Name any parts of the 'thinking brain'
parietal lobe, occipital lobe, temporal lobe, frontal lobe
What are the two parts of the brain we discussed today?
Limbic System and Neocortex
Cycle of Dysregulation
Situation-> My thoughts-> My emotions->my behavior->physical reaction
What planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
Safety requirement for positive coping skills
Does not hurt us or anyone else
hypothalamus, thalamus, hippocampus, amygdala