Mental Health
What is mental health?
A state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety, a capacity to establish relationships, and cope with stressors of life.
What is one positive characteristic about yourself?
All team members provide one positive characteristic.
What is mindfulness?
A type of meditation where you focus on what you are feeling or thinking in the moment
True or false. Only adults can suffer from mental illness.
False. Mental illness can occur in anyone, regardless of their age. Children and teenagers can also develop mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, or panic disorders.
Why is mental health important?
Mental health is health, builds positive self-image, helps you to make good decisions, and deal with challenges.
Name two examples of self-care.
Examples: Exercise, making social connections, consistent sleep, healthy diet, etc.
What is body scan?
A type of meditation when you spend time focusing on different body parts.
True or false. Medication is the only treatment for mental illness.
False. Just like with physical complications, mental illnesses require more than medication alone.
What are three things that can promote a positive mental health?
What are two benefits for practicing self-care?
Name three examples of mindfulness techniques.
Examples: mindful breathing, mindful movement, body scan, etc.
True or false. Mental health problems are actually very common.
True.
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