Emotions
True or false The top 3 emotions people report being the hardest: sadness, anxiety, and anger.
True
This coping mechanism is a way to explore thoughts and feelings on paper or in digital formats. This can relieve stress by helping one become aware of triggers or thought patterns, and helps track one's progress.
What is journaling?
Physical signs related to anger.
What is sweating, chest tightness, heart beating fast, headache, clenched fists, feeling hot, and fast breathing?
These are the two most common treatments for depression.
What is therapy and medication?
Why is it important to make time for ourselves and have fun?
Reenergize
Helps us cope
Releases endorphins
Stress reduction
Helps us feel good
When we lack this, anxiety symptoms may feel worse.
What is sleep?
This is a cognitive skill, usually developed through meditation, of sustaining awareness of the contents of one's own mind in the present moment.
Grounding Exercise: 5-4-3-2-1
(See 5, Hear 4, Touch 3, Smell 2, Taste 1)
Mindfulness
Cognitive signs related to experiencing anger.
What is mind going blank, trouble focusing, forgetfulness, thoughts of revenge, and mental exhaustion?
These medical professionals specialize in treating people with anxiety and depression and have the ability to prescribe medication.
Who are psychiatrists?
The most popular emoji face.
😂 (tears of joy)
All of the following symptoms are symptoms of depression: difficulty concentrating, fatigue, lack of interest, changes in hunger, and irritability.
True
This is the practice of taking action to preserve your own mental health and wellbeing. It consists of tending to yourself physically, or engaging in hobbies.
What is self-care?
This way of coping benefits both your mental and physical state. It allows you to relieve stress, increase blood flow, and produce endorphins.
What is exercise?
The process of being kind and understanding to oneself when facing difficulties.
What is self-compassion?
As of Feb 2023, over a ______ videos are watched every day on TikTok.
1 billion
This is a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, beginning and ending about the same time every year.
What is SAD (seasonal affective disorder)?
A toy that consists of a ball bearing in the center of a multi-lobed (typically three-lobed) flat structure made from metal or plastic with metal weights in the lobes, designed to spin around its central axis.
What is a fidget or fidget spinner?
Focusing on the exhale is stressed on this type of breathing.
Pursed lip breathing😘💋
Often times depressive symptoms lead individuals to avoid social situations or even leaving the house. Those with these symptoms would benefit from this.
What is a support group, group therapy, and/or socializing?
What is an example of setting a healthy boundary?
Letting our parents/caregivers know that when we need alone time.
Letting friends know when we won't be available.
Telling romantic partners how much affection we want/don't want.
Roughly, how many Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life? (25% ,50%, or 75%)
Roughly 50%
...and half of them developed mental health conditions by age 14.
This type of breathwork focuses on the hand.
What is Five Finger breathing?
Type of breathing that rests hands on diaphragm and focusing more on the movement of the abdomen (not the chest).
What is belly breathing or diaphragmatic breathing?
This type of treatment is limited in research but many people with depression and anxiety report that it helps reduce symptoms if used in conjunction with psychotherapy. HINT: therapeutic touch is used
What is Massage Therapy, animal therapy, and/or sensory diet?
Name three things we need to be mentally well.
Attention
Respect
Support
Rest
Ways to cope
Nutrition