Coping Skills
Self-Care
Coping Mechanisms
Riddles
Brain & Behavior
100

This practice involves focusing on the present movement. 

What is mindfulness?

100

Getting at least 7-9 hours of this improves mental health.

what is sleep?

100

This activity, which often includes deep breaths, is used to calm the mind and body.

Meditation 

100

Take off my skin, I wont cry but you will. What am I?

What is an Onion? 

100

This " feel-good" neurotransmitter is linked to reward and motivation

what is dopamine?

200

Writing in this can help process your thoughts, emotions and track your moods. 

What is Journal?

200

Drinking enough  of this each day helps with energy and concentration.

what is water?

200

Doing this with your feelings or problems can help reduce stress. Hint: we often do this in a special type of notebook. 

What is 'journaling' or 'writing them down'?

200

what starts with a letter P and ends with a letter E and has 1000 letters in it?

What is a Post Office?

200

Chronic stress increases the production of this hormone, which can contribute to anxiety.

what is Cortisol? 

300

Engaging in this type of breathing can reduce stress. 

What is deep breathing?

300

This practice involves saying positive things about yourself to improve self-esteem.

What is affirmations?

300

Name some physical exercises that can help us cope with stress and improve our well-being. 

Running, walking, swimming, biking, dancing, etc.  

300

How do you make 7 even ? 

Remove the S

300

This neurotransmitter is responsible for regulating mood, sleep and appetite.

what is Serotonin? 

400

This creative coping skill uses colors, shapes, and images to express emotions.

What is art therapy? 

400

What is ADHD? 


This type of disorder is characterized by difficulty focusing, managing energy levels, and controlling emotions or impulses.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

400

unplugging from this for a few hours can help reduce stress and anxiety.

What is social media? 

400

What is BLACK when you buy it, RED when you use it, and GREY when you throw it away?

what is a Charcoal?

400

This Neurotransmitter is involved in both pain relief and pleasure. Its released during exercise. 

What is endorphins? (primarily pain management)

500

This type of physical activity helps improve mood and anxiety. 

What is exercise/movement? 

500

This is a condition that may cause a person to feel excessive worry about everyday situations.

What is 'Generalized Anxiety Disorder' or 'GAD'?

500

This term refers to setting healthy limits in relationships and work-life balance. 

what are boundaries?

500

What has wheels and flies but is not an aircraft?

What is a Garbage Truck?

500

This lobe of the brain is responsible for decision making and impulse control?

what is the frontal lobe?

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