________ is a GOOD form of stress.
Examples are the first day of school, a wedding, graduation, attending a sports game.
Eustress
What are 3 ways to be safe on the internet?
1. Hard passwords
2. Don't friend people you don't know (catfishing)
3. Block people who seem sketchy
4. Don't download from places you don't know
5. Don't safe payment info
What is the difference between depression and anxiety?
Depression: prolonged feelings of helplessness, sadness, and feeling hopelessness. This occurs for several weeks/months on end.
Looks like...trouble sleeping, feeling lost, activities that used to be fun are not fun anymore, thoughts of death.
Anxiety: feeling worried or nervous about what might happen.
Looks like...overthinking, stomach ache, trouble concentrating, avoiding tasks.
Why is talking to someone better than texting?
- Tone of voice, body language, how is the person feeling, what are they doing while they are talking to you...
What is self-esteem?
How you view yourself.
Negative: low confidence, low energy, you don't think you are important.
Positive: high confidence, high energy, you know that you have value.
____________ the bad type of stress. This is the kind of stress most people think of. Low grades, bullying, moving houses, and anxiety could cause this type of stress.
Distress
What are TWO things you can do if you are being bullied online?
Save ALL EVIDENCE!!!!
Try to identify cyberbully
Calmly and strongly tell them to STOP - assertive
BLOCK / remove / ignore from social media
Contact parents
Report to the app/service you are using
Report to school
Contact police if threats are serious, endangering life, etc. Cyberbullying IS A CRIME!!!!!!!!
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Sympathy - not really caring for someone
Empathy - putting yourself in their shoes
What are the 3 types of communication?
AGGRESSIVE: harsh, attacking, loud, not kind, like "stepping" on other people.
PASSIVE: small, quiet, reserved, not speaking your mind, people walk over them.
good type = ASSERTIVE!
What does it mean to be resilient? Give an example!
The ability to bounce back and recover when hard things happen.
Example: student lost a parent over the summer...but they are able to get good grades and make new friends
List 3 things that stress does to the body.
Feeling worried, anxious, tired, sad, frustrated
Trouble sleeping at night
Sweaty, shaking, increased heart rate
Hard time focussing
Headaches / stomach aches
Eating too much or eating too little
List THREE impacts of cyberbullying.
Low self-confidence
Depression / suicide
Poor sleep
Troubled relationships / self-medicating
Lower grades in school
What is the anger iceberg?
When is healthy communication important?
- At school, with friends or teachers
- At home, with family
- Future job and interviews
- College
- Talking with friends
- Solving conflict
What are resources to help with mental health?
School counselors
Trusted adults / friends
Stress management strategies / coping skills
Hotlines / Crisis Centers
List FIVE ways to de-stress (coping skills).
Listening to music, Meditation/deep breathing, Going for walks/exercising, Spending time with friends/family, Writing, reading, watching movies
List FIVE negative side-effects of social media
Cyberbullying, addiction to phone, lack of personal communication, miscommunication between people, hacking, cat-fishing, information being shared publicly.
List FIVE traits in someone that may be at risk for suicidal thoughts/actions.
Depression, anxiety, aggressive behavior, feelings of loneliness, perfectionism behavior, giving things away, low self-esteem, hidden anger, drug abuse, feeling like a burden.
List FIVE ways to be a better at communication.
- Be present
- Don't compare stories
- Use I-statements
- Listen
- Ask questions
- Look at the person who is talking
What does ACT stand for? (Hint - helping a friend who is struggling with thoughts of suicide).
A.C.T
Ask if they are okay / if they are thinking about suicide.
Care for them.
Tell an adult.
***It is better to lose a friendship than lose a life! Communicating with an adult/counselor is always best.