Mental Health Definitions/Facts
This affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
What is "Mental Health"
What are the two kinds of self esteem?
What is "Positive (building someone up) and negative (tearing someone down)"
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
What is "Deep breathing"
This neurotransmitter, often called the "feel-good" chemical, plays a significant role in mood regulation and is linked to feelings of happiness and well-being.
What is "serotonin"
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression.
Who is "Beyoncé"
True or false: All stress is bad.
What is "False." Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes.
This cognitive strategy, often used in therapy, encourages individuals to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more constructive, balanced perspectives.
What is cognitive reframing or cognitive restructuring? Also called"positive reframe"
Focusing on good things from your day, or things that you are thankful for, is a coping strategy known as ________.
What is "Gratitude"
Name someone within your "Support System"
Answers may vary but may include:
Name of: Parents, friend(s), teacher(s), coach, counselor(s), therapist, mentor, other family members etc.
This Grammy-winning rapper responsible for the song "All of the Lights" spoke out about his mental health back in 2021. He told the hosts in his interview that he had been diagnosed bipolar disorder.
Who is "Kanye West"
A feeling of worry, nervousness or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome
What is "Anxiety"
This concept refers to the ability to accept oneself fully, including flaws and imperfections, which is a crucial component of both mental health and addiction recovery.
What are Self-compassion and Self-acceptance?
Focusing on the mind (and breath) to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is "Meditation"
The hospital, supportive family/friends, counselors, and therapists are all places you can go for support. There is also a suicide hotline you can reach at what number?
What is "988"
The seven-time Olympic medalist withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (and later returned) which sparked debate and concern over the athlete's mental health.
Who is "Simone Biles"
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
What is "Sad or Depressed or Unhappy"
In addiction treatment, this mindset involves believing that recovery is possible, despite setbacks, and is essential for maintaining long-term sobriety and well-being.
What is optimism or a growth mindset?
Name 2 healthy (positive) coping skills and 2 unhealthy (negative) coping skills.
Answers may vary but may include:
Healthy- exercise, listening to music, speaking with trusted friends/family, therapy, creating art, journaling, going for a walk, taking a break, getting enough sleep, reading a good book etc.
Unhealthy- sleeping too much or too little, drinking energy drinks to "make up" for sleep loss, drug or alcohol use, procrastination, social withdrawal, self-harm, aggression etc.
This neurotransmitter is involved in reward, motivation, and addiction. Low levels of it have been linked to conditions like depression and Parkinson's disease.
What is "dopamine"
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Who is "Michael Phelps"
Irrational ways of thinking that aren’t helpful. Everyone has them from time to time, but when they become excessive, they can cause distress or negatively impact your quality of life. They include catastrophizing, personalizing, over-generaling, and mind reading
What is "Cognitive Distortions"
This therapeutic practice involves recognizing and appreciating one's inherent value, regardless of external achievements or the opinions of others.
What is Self-Acceptance?
What are 3 steps you can take to control your emotions?
What is "Identify the emotion/feeling, accept them, and reframe your thoughts. This will allow you to express emotions in a healthy way."
Name the your nurse, tech, and therapist today.
Who are Samuel, ***, and Kayla?
One of the most impowering and successful women in the world who had been repeatedly sexually abused, struggled with an eating disorder.
Who is "Oprah Winfrey"