Stress/Coping
What is a coping skill?
Varied answers.
Name a physical activity that can help reduce depression and anxiety.
Walking, Running, Yoga, Exercise
A mental illness that presents as persistently low or depressed mood and a loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy.
Alcohol, Valium and Xanax are considered....
a) Stimulant b)Depressant c) Opioids d) Hallucinogen
Depressants
What animal is traditionally known as the "King of the Jungle." a) Tiger b) Lion c) Gorilla d) Elephant
b) Lion
a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
Stress
This technique involves focusing your attention on the present moment, often used as a form of stress reduction.
Mindfulness or meditation.
A mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterized by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashback and avoidance of similar situations.
PTSD
Shrooms and LSD are considered.....a) Stimulant b)Depressant c) Opioids d) Hallucinogen
d) Hallucinogen
What color is a polar bear's skin? a) White b) Dark Blue c) Tan d) Black
Black
Name a common stressor for teenagers.
Sleep is important for mental health. How many hours of sleep is recommended?
7-9 hours
A mental health condition defined by periods (or episodes) of extreme highs or extreme lows that affect mood, thoughts, and behavior.
Bipolar Disorder
Methamphetamine is considered a...a) Stimulant b)Depressant c) Opioids d) Hallucinogen
Stimulant
Which North American rodent performs a courtship ritual that involves showering a potential mate with urine? a) Porcupine; b) Ground Hog; c) Beavers ; d) Ferret
a) Porcupine
Stress can significantly impact physical health. Name one common physical problem you can have due to stress.
heart disease, high blood pressure, and digestive issues, sleep disturbances, headaches, and muscle tension.
TRUE or FALSE: Having good mental health will stop you from having any type of stress.
False. We all experience stress. Knowing how to cope with stress can decrease the intensity.
What is the most common mental health disorder in the United States? a) depression b) schizophrenia c) bipolar disorder d) anxiety
d) anxiety
Opioids are drugs that primarily treat....
PAIN
What is a female donkey called? a) Lucy b) Daisy c) Jenny d)Kelly
c) Jenny
When we find ourselves in situations that challenge us too much, we react with the “fight or _____ or _____” stress response.
flight or freeze
TRUE or FALSE: Setting limits, blocking people, and not engaging in conflict is a form of self-care.
True! We do not have to allow negativity into our lives. Set limits so others know you will not participate in negative thoughts or actions
A mental disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and/or behaviors that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
Obsessive compulsive disorder
a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Fentanyl
4. Which Australian mammal is especially vulnerable to chlamydia, with some wild populations demonstrating a 100% infection rate?
a) Koala b)Dingo c)Kangaroo d) Crocodile