Mental Health 101
When someone has difficulty with attention and hyperactivity.
What is ADHD?
Mental Health Awareness month
What is May?
Improves the mood and reduces depression
What is exercising?
A tool for recognizing and expressing thoughts and feelings using pen and paper.
What is journaling?
A mental health professional trained to guide you through your challenges.
What is a therapist or counselor?
A healthy stress relief
What is engaging in hobbies?
Condition marked by excessive worry
What is anxiety disorder?
Improves sleep quality
What is a bedtime routine?
This 5-4-3-2-1 technique helps ground you in the present during panic attacks.
What are grounding techniques?
This national organization offers peer support groups and education in the U.S.
What is NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)?
A common technique to reduce stress.
What is deep breathing?
Awareness ribbon color
What is green?
Technique to manage negative thoughts
What is positive affirmations
Drawing, playing music, or writing poetry are examples of this expressive coping method.
What is creative expression or a creative outlet?
Talking to these close companions can provide emotional relief and support.
What are friends and family?
The ratio of the amount of people that have a mental health condition
What is 1 in 4?
Condition with distorted perception of reality
What is Schizophrenia?
Eating these types of foods, like omega-3s and leafy greens, can support brain health
What is a balanced diet?
Spending time here can lower stress and improve your mood—even if you’re just walking.
What is nature (or green therapy)?
These are community-led gatherings where people with similar issues share experiences.
What are peer support groups?
NAMI (Acronym)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
1-800-273-TALK
What is the suicide prevention hotline?
A calming mental practice that increases awareness and reduces anxiety.
What is meditation or mindfulness?
These visual or sensory reminders (like a calming object or mantra) can redirect your focus during distress.
What are coping tools or emotional anchors?
This term describes a structured plan for who to contact and what to do in a mental health crisis.
What is a crisis plan or safety plan?