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Coping Skills
Myth Busters!
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Low mood, sadness, and hopelessness can be traits of this condition.
What is depression?
100
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.
What is a stress ball?
100
Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
Myth! Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: -Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry -Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse -Family history of mental health problems
100

A girl in your class draws a picture for you and is excited to give it to you. But when you see the picture... you don't like it. What do you do?

The polite thing to do is to say Thank You the person for drawing you a picture and place the picture in a safe space for keeping. 

It would be impolite and hurt their feelings to tell the girl you do not like the drawing. 

100
This planet is between Mars and Saturn.
What is Jupiter?
200
Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
200
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.
What is listening to music?
200
Myth or Fact: Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Pills can cure any mental illness.
Myth! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both.
200

You are standing in line at school and the kid behind you is bothering you. What do you do?

First - use your words kindly and ask them to stop

Second - try to ignore

Third - ask a teacher for help

200
This number is the square root of 64.
What is 8?
300
Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety can be symptoms of this disorder that often develops after very stressful life events.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
300
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
300
Myth or Fact: People with mental health problems are not more violent than those without.
Fact! Only 3%-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.
300

Another kid that goes to your school waves and says hi to you in the hallway, but you don't know them. What do you do?

Because you are safe at school and the kid is simply being nice and saying Hi.... it is ok to be kind in return and wave and say hi back :)

300
This social networking site was launched in 2004 by a group of college roommates and classmates at Harvard.
What is Facebook?
400
Mood cycling between times of elevated/energized moods and low/depressed.
What is bipolar disorder?
400
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.
What is journaling?
400
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.
Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.
400

You really want to play with your best friend, but your best friend is playing with another kid in your class. What do you do?

You can ask your best friend if you can join them and all play together. 

Or

You can ask another friend to play with you

400
This film series that takes place "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" began in 1977 and will continue with three new films in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
What is Star Wars?
500
This disorder can include symptoms such as impulsivity, difficulty focusing, and hyperactivity.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
500
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
500
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems cannot get better with time.
Myth! Some disorders can become less troublesome as we get older and some we can grow out of with help!
500

You see a kid in your class teasing another kid in your class about getting their spelling words wrong. What do you do? anxiety.

It is important to stand up for yourself and for others if they are being teased or bullied. 

You can use your words and say "Teasing someone is really mean. Please stop."

Or

You can ask a teacher for help

500
This sandbox/survival video game will take up all of your time as you mine for minerals, build shelters, and defend yourself against monsters.
What is Minecraft?