What's it Called?
This is an emotional response that has you feeling fear, worried, and out of control. You may pace, bite your nails, bounce your legs, etc to try and get rid of this feeling
Anxiety
What are 5 coping skills that anyone can use?
Possible answers: stress balls, slime, sand, walking, riding a bike, journaling, reading, music, etc etc
True or False: Depression is a bad mood or state of mind, not a medical illness.
Why or why not?
False
Depression changes the function and abilities of your brain. It is a medical illness that needs to be treated.
What activity should you do first to relieve anxiety?
a. Going for a walk
b. Screaming at the wall
c. Writing in a journal
d. Punch a pillow
A. Going for a walk
the walking/exercise helps to calm down the nerves, gets your heart rate at a regular pace, and can be calming.
When anxious, screaming at the wall or punching a pillow would only increase the negative feelings.
Writing in a journal is a good coping skill, but usually can only be used after calming down some.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN5gSwhBMek
List 5 things that disappoint you.
5 Things that disappoint you:
could be anything like bad grades, chores, feeling left out, etc
This is a feeling of deep sadness that lasts for a long time. You may feel like you don't want to be around anyone, you don't want to do anything that you used to like, and you may cry a lot
Depression
Give two examples of risky or unsafe behaviors
Possible answers: self-harm, running away, substance use, getting in fights, etc
A phobia is an intense fear about something, True or False?
Give an example
True
fear of spiders, small spaces, the ocean, etc
What is the most important thing to do if your friend has a plan to hurt or kill themselves?
a. Nothing
b. Try talking to them
c. Tell an adult
d. Tell another friend
C. Making sure an adult knows so they can keep the friend safe. If the friend has a plan, this is considered an emergency!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYEOwClY-cQ
List 3 things that make you feel lonely.
Things that make you feel lonely:
not being invited to play, being alone while parents are at work, etc
This is where you feel like you can't focus, you get easily distracted, you forget a lot, and you may not do well in school.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Give 2 causes for self-esteem issues
Possible answers: bullying, not fitting in, negative peers, etc
Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, True or False?
True
Positive peer pressure would be a friend pressuring you to study for a test.
Negative peer pressure would be a friend pressuring you to skip class.
What is NOT a physical symptom of depression?
a. Irregular sleeping patterns
b. Hives and rashes
c. Loss of appetite
B. Hives and rashes
hives and rashes typically only occur with anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmC3jMip6vg
List 3 things that make you feel proud!
Name 3 things that make you feel proud!
could be anything like getting a good grade, winning a baseball game, finishing a book, helping with the pets, etc
This is where you have troubles reliving bad memories. You may feel upset when you remember these memories, you may have sleep problems, you may have angry outbursts, and you may always be worried that something bad will happen again.
PTSD
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Define “trigger” and give an example of one
Trigger is something that activates a response in someone. This may include a negative response, such as yelling, becoming angry or upset, hiding, etc.
Ex: loud noises, being called a name, certain stores/places, etc
True or False: when depressed, you may sleep too much or sleep too little.
True
What is self-esteem?
a. Feeling great about yourself all the time
b. Struggling with mental well-being
c. Seeing things from another person’s point of view
d. How you view yourself
D
Self-esteem can be negative, positive, neutral, and flip flop between those.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itp21tly8nM
How can you show empathy to someone? List at least 3 things.
How can you show empathy to someone?
Ex: actively listening to someone, giving them a tissue, letting them know you are there for them, etc
This is when you think a false or irrational belief. You fully believe this, even if someone tells you that it isn't true.
Ex: you believe that if you step on the sidewalk crack, you will break your mother's back, so you refuse to step on them. A friend tells you that that won't happen, but you don't believe them.
Delusion
What is the difference between a “brain problem” and a “mind problem”? Give examples.
A brain problem is when you have something physically wrong with the brain i.e. a brain injury. A mind problem is when you have negative thoughts, a mental illness, or think badly of yourself.
True or False: anxiety can make day-to-day life difficult
True
Anxiety can impact your life a lot and make you worried all the time, make it hard to focus, make you feel like you don't want to do anything, etc
Which two factors influence how personalities are developed?
a. Heredity
b. Environment
c. If you were born on your due date
d. What month you were born in
A and B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myf2CUx9E60
What are some ways to show positive social skills? List at least 4 things.
What are some ways to show positive social skills?
Ex: being kind, keeping mean thoughts to yourself, giving someone personal space, etc