Mental health Basics
This is the term for your emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What is mental health
A short walk, deep breaths, or talking to a friend are examples of this.
What are healthy coping skills?
Too much stress can negatively affect this part of your physical health.
What is the immune system?
If a friend is struggling, the first thing you should do is this.
What is listen or ask if they’re okay?
Getting enough of this (around 8 hours a night) helps your brain reset.
What is sleep?
This common condition is marked by persistent sadness or loss of interest.
What is depression
This calming practice involves deep breathing and focusing your mind.
What is meditation or mindfulness?
This hormone, often called the “stress hormone,” increases during anxiety.
What is cortisol?
Saying things like “You’re not alone” or “I’m here for you” is offering this.
What is emotional support?
Regular movement like dancing, walking, or yoga is a great way to reduce stress. This is called...
What is exercise or physical activity?
This is a mental health professional who can prescribe medication.
What is a psychiatrist?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help manage stress. This is called...
What is journaling?
A little stress that can help you stay focused is called this.
What is eustress?
True or False: You should keep it a secret if a friend says they want to hurt themselves.
What is False?
Eating balanced meals and drinking water support both your body and your...
What is your mind or mental health?
This type of disorder includes conditions like OCD and PTSD
What are anxiety disorders?
This coping skill uses your five senses to help you feel grounded.
What is grounding technique?
Name two physical symptoms of anxiety.
What are sweating, shaking, racing heart, nausea, etc.?
This trusted adult can help if you’re worried about a friend’s mental health.
Who is a school counselor, teacher, or parent?
Setting boundaries and saying “no” when needed is part of this practice.
What is self-care?
This term describes a period of intense fear that comes on suddenly.
What is a panic attack?
– Reframing negative thoughts into more positive ones is called this type of thinking.
What is cognitive restructuring or positive self-talk?
– This method of managing anxiety involves slowly facing your fears
What is exposure therapy or gradual exposure?
Helping others is good for them, but it also boosts this chemical in your brain that makes you feel good.
What is serotonin or dopamine?
This term describes doing small things daily to take care of your mental health.
What is a self-care routine or daily mental health habits?