Coping Skills
When you feel your stress level rising, what is one simple physical action you can take right now to interrupt the feeling?
Change your physical state. (Exp: includes standing up, stretching,some kind of movement.)
Name the Diagnosis:
Excessive, uncontrollable worry and tension about everyday events and activities, lasting for six months or more.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What kind of self care am I?
Involves caring for your body through regular activity (e.g., walking, dancing), eating nutritious foods, maintaining good hygiene, and ensuring7–9 hours of sleep.
Physical Self Care
True or False?
saying "no" is not healthy and is considered selfish. You should always try to say yes
False- Learning to say "no" to protect your time and emotional health.
What's the name of the character and movie that's on pixar that said "Just keep swimming."
Finding Nemo- Dory
Name one technique you can use to intentionally slow down your breathing when feeling anxious.
Explanation/Example: 4-7-8 Breathing (or Box Breathing).
Name the Diagnosis:
Negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.
Depression
What kind of self care am I?
Focuses on keeping your mind sharp and reducing stress through activities like reading, solving puzzles, pursuing hobbies, or engaging in creative outlets.
Mental Self Care
True or False?
Going to therapy means you are weak.
False-Seeking therapy is a sign of strength and a proactive step toward managing mental health challenges.
Who's the main character from Tombstone?
Doc Holliday
What is a coping skill that involves speaking kindly and encouragingly to yourself?
Positive Self-Talk.
Name the Diagnosis:
A condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What kind of self care am I?
Involves building self-awareness and self-compassion. This includes journaling, meditating, speaking with a therapist, or practicing mindful eating to process feelings.
Emotional Self Care
True or False?
Everyone experiences stress, but it's important to have healthy ways to cope with it.
True - Stress is a normal part of life, and developing coping mechanisms (like exercise or mindfulness) is key to mental well-being.
What famous movie did Michael Jordan play in?
Space Jam
What is one small, manageable task you can focus on completing to regain a sense of control when feeling overwhelmed?
Task-focused coping
Name the Diagnosis:
A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, marked by alternating periods of mania and depression.
Bipolar Disorder
What kind of self care am I?
Centers on nurturing relationships and setting healthy boundaries to protect your time and energy. This includes connecting with friends, spending time with family, or volunteering.
Social Self Care
True or False?
Mental health is equally important as physical health.
True-Mental health significantly impacts overall well-being, physical health, and quality of life. The two are closely interconnected.
Who is the director/writer/main character in the Madea movies?
Tyler Perry
Name one simple way you can access support from a healthy source when you feel unable to cope alone.
Reaching Out (Social Support)
Name the Diagnosis:
A chronic brain disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
Schizophrenia
What kind of self care am I?
Focuses on connecting with your values or a higher purpose. This includes spending time in nature, meditating, or practicing gratitude.
Spiritual Self Care
True or False?
You cannot support a friend with a mental health condition unless you are a trained professional.
False-While professionals offer treatment, friends can provide vital support through active listening, empathy, encouragement to seek help, and reducing stigma.
In the Wizard of Oz (1939), what is the name of Dorothy's dog?
Toto