Mental Health
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False
The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.
self care
Tools and techniques that are used to help handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order are known as?
Coping Skills or Coping techniques or coping strategies
True or False: All stress is out of your control
False: While some stress feels like it is being forced upon us, small changes in our daily lives can give us back feeling of control and the ability to choose where we spend our time & energy
Michael Myers is the central character of which film series?
a) Friday the Thirteenth
b) Halloween
c) Scream
B) Halloween
The ability to identify and share another person's feelings is called __
empathy
Raising one’s_____ means building confidence in one’s own worth or abilities
self esteem
What coping skill involves writing down any thoughts, difficulties, progress, gratitude, or things to discuss during therapy sessions?
Journaling
(Each person) Name one stress reducing activity to have found to be helpful.
Yoga, deep breathing art making, gratitude practice, scheduling in down time, etc
In this movie, four men try to capture ghosts in New York City
Ghostbusters
One cause of depression is an imbalance in ____. (Hint: something in the brain)
What are chemicals in the brain (or neurotransmitters) ?
The act of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.
meditation
Name 5 coping skills that involve physical activity
Running, swimming, lifting weights, going for walks, hiking, dancing, etc
True or False: Stress can save your life
True: Stress can motivate people to prepare or perform, like when they need to take a test or interview for a new job. Stress can even be life-saving in some situations. In response to danger, your body prepares to face a threat or flee to safety.
Who is the friendliest Ghost ?
Casper
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What are 5 Self-Care Activities/Strategies?
physical & mental exercise, meditation/relaxation techniques, breathe, sleep, nutrition (Healthy/Balanced Meals), motivation, time management (scheduling idle time), and setting goals
Do you the same coping skills work for everyone?
No! Every person is unique and so are the coping skills that work for them. Find a few that you love to do and it is okay if they are different than how other people cope with their complex feelings!
Name 3 of the changes the body goes through during the "Fight or Flight" response.
Heart rate increases, Blood Thickens, Senses Sharpens, Heavier Breathing, Adrenaline Kicks In, sweaty palms,
What is the name of the clown in Steven King's "It"?
Pennywise
Caused by a traumatic event(s) that someone experienced. Symptoms may include nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This form of self-care is characterized by a person using words of affirmation and care towards themselves.
positive self-talk
What are three examples of unhealthy coping skills and three examples of healthy coping skills?
Unhealthy coping skills- Avoidance, self-sabatoge, detaching, worry, externalizing (i.e. binge eating, drinking, gambling), displacement, somatizing, helplessness,
Healthy coping skills -Talking to someone, blowing bubbles, journaling, deep breaths
Stress can get a bad reputation some days. Can you identify 3 positive "stressors" in your life?
Meeting or engaging in a challenge, Coming in first place in a race, Getting a promotion at your job, Love, marriage, or childbirth. Riding a roller coaster. The holidays, Engaging in exercise,
This is the name of the father in "The Addams Family."
Gomez Addams