Mental Health
Number of people that live with a mental illness
1 in 5
Acronym for the stress response
FFF - Fight, Flight, Freeze
Breathing
Time teens spend on teens
7.5 hours
Person who treats mental health through therapy sessions
Psychologist/Counselor
Help you cope with stress
Work productively
Make contributions to your community
Definition of stress
Body's reaction to any change that require an adjustment or response
Categories of Stress Coping (2)
Physical
Social
Shifting mindset
Relaxing
The Suicide Hotline Number
988
Mental disorder that consists of being afraid to talk to people
Social Phobia
Definition of mental health
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Types of Stress (3)
Eustress
Distress
Chronic
Bad Ways to Manage Stress (3)
Hibernating
Negativity
Bottling it up
Stress eating
Too much screen time can be linked to(3):
Obesity
Irregular sleep
Behavioral problems
Impaired academic/cognitive performance
Violence
Impaired social skills
Mental disorder that SAD stands for
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Factors that contribute to mental health conditions
Biological factors
Life experiences
Family history
Physical reactions to stress (4)
HR and blood pressure increase
Pale/flushed skin
Dilated pupils
Memories can be affected
Tense/trembling
Bladder can be affected
Sweaty palms
Emotion Managing Strategies (4)
Progressive muscle relaxation
Guided imagery
Box breathing
4-7-8 breathing
5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise
Coloring
Football breathing exercise
CALM app
What can you ask yourself?
Is it healthy, safe, legal, and does it align with my parents' values
Symptoms of Anxiety (2)
•Feelings of panic, fear or uneasiness
•Problems sleeping
•Catastrophic Thinking (obsessing over the worst-casescenario)
•Heart palpitations
•Difficulty concentrating
•Panic attacks
Having low/little energy
Eating/sleeping too much/too little
Isolating yourself
Feeling helpless/hopeless
Hearing voices
Thinking of harming yourself or others
Inability to perform daily tasks
Unexplained aches/pains
Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, or worried
Severe mood swings
Types of Stressors and Examples
External - storms
Internal - being a perfectionist
Physical - hurt ankle
Good Coping Strategies (5)
Schedule
To-do lists
Positivity
Exercise and sleep
Faith and meditation
Saying no
Letting stress go
Know your signs and symptoms
Ways you can support someone (2)
A – Assess for risk
L – Listen non-judgementally
G – Give reassurance & information
E – Encourage appropriate professional help
E – Encourage self-help and other support
Person who treats mental health through medicine
Psychiatrist