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.
What are the benefits of maintaining a routine?
Helps get you organized for the day, ensures time for friends/family, reduces stress
Why would a support group be helpful?
To feel less alone, a safe place to share experiences, to get information
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.
This activity involves writing down your thoughts which can help you process and understand them better
journaling
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!
Name the diagnosis: nervousness, restlessness, or being tense, feelings of danger, panic, or dread. rapid heart rate
Anxiety
True or False
There is no connection between physical and mental health
False!
Anxiety can cause physical symptoms such as body aches or stomach pain
high stress can lead to heart issues, blood pressure issues.
poor mental health can impact sleep
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
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Give 2 examples of a positive affirmation.
I am capable, I believe in myself
This technique involves visualizing a peaceful scene or situation to reduce stress and anxiety
Guided Imagery
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
True or False: Stress and anxiety are the same thing
False! Stress is typically a response to an external factor like a deadline or a disagreement. Anxiety is an internal reaction.
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Name some things that people around you can do to aid in supporting you throughout a mental health crisis
Being a listening ear, offer to bring a meal to you, encourage compliance with medications and therapy. Encourage you to go to the hospital if the distress is causing you to feel like harming yourself or others.
Name one benefit of spending time outdoors
Vitamin D for bone health/immunity, natural light helps regulate emotions, social connection, mindfulness
Which mineral is responsible for maintaining normal blood pressure and is often found in foods like potatoes and bananas?
Potassium
Children do not experience stress/mental health disorders.
Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Name an unhealthy coping skill
Drinking to excess, using illicit drugs, self-harming, isolating.
The word for deliberately avoiding people and situations
Isolating
What is optimism?
An attitude where people think good things will happen. Optimists are hopeful and confident in success
The condition characterized by the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Insomnia