Coping Skills
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
Eating healthy food, having a daily routine, exercising, taking medication every day, etc.
True or False? In the United States, about 1 in 5 adults live with mental illness.
TRUE (and over 1 in 5 youth ages 13-18 will experience some kind of mental illness)
What is stress?
Stress is the natural reaction your body has when changes or challenges occur. It can result in many different physical, emotional and behavioral responses. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. You can’t avoid it.
True or False: 1 in 6 youth ages 6-17 in the US experience a mental health disorder each year
TRUE (49.4% of youth aged 6-17 with a mental health disorder received treatment in the past year)
What is Stigma?
A set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something (Stigma can make people feel alone, embarrassed, ashamed, and often prevents them from seeking treatment when they need it)
Name one unhealthy way of coping with your emotions
Using substances to cope, self-harm, isolating from others
Why are mental illnesses on the rise in the United States?
The increase is due to the rise in social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, societal trends that have resulted in smaller family units, and less community involvement.
Name 2 physical symptoms of stress
sweating, heart rate increases, headaches, dizziness, or shaking, chest pain, muscle tension, digestive issues (tummy ache), exhaustion, weakened immune system
What mental illness is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
True or False: Therapy is only for people with severe mental health problems
FALSE (Therapy can be for anyone and everyone, not just those with severe issues)
How do you cope with your emotions?
Various answers accepted
What is the book that has all the definitions for mental disorders?
True or False: All stress is bad stress.
FALSE (Healthy stress is a positive stress response that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. A feeling of excitement or eagerness, can help you feel motivated and challenged)
____% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14
50% (percent)
What is a major reason people don't seek out therapy?
Cost/too expensive; In the U.S., the average cost of therapy can range from $60 to $300 per session.
What is self-care?
Taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself
What is the name of the long-term illness related to traumatic events?
PTSD (affects about 9 million U.S adults; any individual who experiences a life-threatening or traumatic event can develop PTSD)
What is the name of the hormone most associated with stress?
Cortisol
What are the two most common mental health disorders?
Anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder) and Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)
What minority group is the most at risk for developing a mental illness?
Native American/Alaskan Native
What is a common technique you can use to calm down when you are upset?
Deep breathing/mindful breathing; 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Strategy (see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.)
Name 2 Mental Health Disorders (Besides Anxiety and Depression)
What are the 3 types of stress?
Acute stress, chronic stress, episodic acute stress
True or False: Among young adults (18-25), less than half will receive treatment for mental health issues.
TRUE: only 38.9% received treatment for mental health issues in 2021
Name two barriers to mental health care
Financial - too expensive, cultural and/or societal pressure, transportation issues, mistrust in the healthcare system, lack of education, lack of awareness of resources