Emotions
What is an emotion that we often see, but sometimes there are other emotions that are below the surface. Think of the iceburg
Anger
Name two unhealthy coping skills
What is isolation, overeating, denial, aggression, substance abuse, self harm, and blaming.
All Stress is bad
False
Good stress: riding a roller coaster, compete in a game, go on a first day, play a game with friends.
Thought process where you find the worst in everything, lowering expectations by expecting the worst case scenario
Negative Thinking
What is something that you can catch, but not throw?
A cold
What are two reasons why our emotions could feel bigger than what they actually are?
Triggers
Being isolated from others is healthy
False
Loneliness has been found to raise levels of stress, impede sleep, and in turn, harm the body. Can also develop depression or other MH disorders due to loneliness
Principals that are important and that guide the decisions that you make and how you live
Values
What travels around the world, but stays in one corner?
A stamp
What does it mean to regulate our emotions?
If we change the way that we think, we can change this as well
Behavior
Mental illness is caused by personal weakness
Mental Illness is caused by a number of factors including biological factors, stressful or traumatic events, and long lasting health conditions such as heart disease or cancer.
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individuals mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life threatening events; longer term symptoms that can lead to what diagnosis
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What goes up and down but does not move.
Stairs
One might experience regret for their actions at this stage of the Anger Cycle.
What is the difference between self care and coping skills?
Self care is preventative
Coping is in the moment
Poor mental health increases the risk of long lasting or chronic physical conditions like heart disease, stroke and cancer
True
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
What has many teeth, but cannot bite
What are the 6 basic emotions from the emotion wheel?
Anger, Fear, Suprise, Happy, Sad, Disgust
Tell me 3 different healthy coping skills that you have tried?
Any answer is possible.
About 1 in 5 US adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
True
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
Eating healthy foods, having a daily routine, exercising, taking medications every day (preferably at the same time daily), Asking for help when you need it, setting goals, keeping dr's appointments, and practicing healthy coping skills.
What stays where it is when it goes off?
An alarm clock