Stress
True or False
The causes of stress are essentially the same for everyone.
False- Something that causes stress for you may not cause stress for someone else. Something that is a source for negative stress for one person, such as a deadline, might actually be helpful for someone else.
True or False:
Talking to others about problems in our lives is an unhealthy coping skill.
FALSE
These are used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
What are coping skills.
People in the community that you can reach out to that support you in your mental health journey
Social workers, therapists, psychiatrists, peer support, case managers.
True or False
Exercise is a great coping skill that is good for your mind, and body.
True
True or False
Substance use is beneficial to reducing stress as it provides an escape.
False, substance use makes stress worse and causes many other negative factors.
Healthy or Unhealthy
Charlene gets in to a fight with her husband. She decides to leave the situation and go for a walk instead of blowing up
A healthy coping skill
Define self-care.
What is being mindful of your own needs (physical, social, emotional) and making sure they are met. Engaging in activities that help to promote this. Examples include exercising, saying no, forgiving yourself, asking for help, setting boundaries, hobbies, sleeping, journaling, going to therapy and much more!
nervousness, restlessness, or being tense, feelings of danger, panic, or dread. rapid heart rate
These symptoms describe what mental health condition?
What is anxiety.
True or False
Stress that's left unchecked can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease
True
What are examples of factors that cause people stress in life?
School, Death of a loved one, marriage/divorce, moving, major illness or injury, and parental job loss and more.
Name three (3) self care activities you engage in
What is .....
Give 2 examples of a positive affirmation.
I am capable, I believe in myself
Acute stress that lasts longer than a month. Traumatic event, constant flashbacks, nightmares, heighten reactions
What is PTSD.
What do you believe is the connection between the over usage of electronic devices (cell phone, tablets) and mental health.
People with anxiety and/or depression may use their phones as a coping mechanism to help them deal with negative emotions or to avoid those feelings.
People who are dealing with mental health issues maybe avoiding social interactions and retreat into using their devices more often
This is the name for negative stress.
Distress. It has the potential to cause anxiety, it feels unpleasant, and decreases performance.
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Name an app or platform that can provide mental health support
Calm app, Headspace,
Define mental health.
What is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. (cdc.gov)
The CDC reports that adults (18-60) need this amount of sleep per night.
7 or more
Name an unhealthy coping skill
Drinking to excess, using illicit drugs, self-harming, isolating.