Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems.
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
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need.
What is journaling?
This skill requires the transmission of radio waves.
What is calling a friend?
Myth or Fact: People with mental health problems are more violent than those without.
MYTH! 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.
This skill can take practice and creates a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
The most commonly abused addictive drug is opioids.
Myth! According to 2018 NIH research, marijuana is the most commonly abused addictive substance. Data suggest that 30 percent of those who use marijuana may have some degree of marijuana use disorder.