Defense Mechanisms
An aggressive tone of voice can be forceful and imply that the speaker might harm the listener
Intimidating
If you don't get 7-8 hours of of this, your physical health will be negatively impacted
sleep
You might feel THIS way if...
You trip and fall in front of everyone.
Embarrassed
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
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.
Stress Ball
People may look away when they are crying or feeling ashamed.
Avoiding eye contact
This is fuel for my body and it is important for my health that I choose the right kinds.
Food
You might feel THIS way if...
You have a job interview
Nervous
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.
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.
Listening to music
refusal to accept reality or fact, acting as if a painful event, thought or feeling did not exist
denying
This helps improve all areas of my health, and I should do this for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.
Excercise
You might feel THIS way if...
There is no one to talk with
Lonely
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.
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
exercise
not being clear or precise in what is said, described, or explained
being vague
Brushing my teeth, showering, washing my face, wearing clean clothes
Hygiene
You might feel THIS way if...
You think someone has disrespected you
Angry
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.
Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.
Journaling
all dogs chase squirrels
generalizing
I should drink this every day to remain healthy.
Water
You might feel THIS way if...
You judge yourself to be inferior (or less than) to others
Shame
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!
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
meditation or mindfulness