coping with stress
True or False: You are the only one who feels stressed
False
a common mental illness that is different for everyone
What is depression
True or False: Peer pressure only affects some people
False! Everyone has to deal with peer pressure.
Feeling like you need to do something to be accepted.
Feeling guilty for going against your beliefs or morals.
What is a symptom of peer pressure
True or False: Anger can influence the way you behave and think in the moment.
True! It is always good to think before acting or speaking, especially if you are feeling an extreme emotion.
common way to cope with stress (balloon method)
what is deep breathing
Tre or False: Peers can usually tell when their friend/classmate is struggling with mental health
False! Mental struggles usually can go unnoticed, especially if we don’t look out for the signs
Being pressured to do something you don’t want to do by a peer
What is peer pressure
a feeling usually caused by an event
what is sadness
Name three common symptoms of anxiety
excessive worry, rapid heartbeat, irritability, restlessness, sweating, tense feeling, panic attacks
A way of destressing that is commonly paired with yoga
what is meditation
What does the phrase “It’s oKay to not be okay” mean
its normal to experience negative emotions
what age do people experience the most negative peer pressure
13-17
Social withdrawal, mood swings, stress, depression, bullying
What are 5 common factors that can lead to bad mental health
Suicide is the __ leading cause of death in people ages 10-24 in the US
2nd
A way to relieve stress with physical activity
running (working out)
True or False: Sadness and Depression are the same
False! Sadness and Depression are not the same
True or False: All peer pressure is bad
False! There are positive forms of peer pressure
When your emotions change rapidly
What are mood swings
Is the most common mental illness in the USA
A. Anxiety Disorders
B. Depression
C. PTSD
A. Anxiety Disorders
What type of decisions could you make under stress
What are impulse decisions
What is depression
A negative choice that is usually introduced to adolescents by their peers
what are drugs
Having trouble with friends, feeling sad/angery/confused, dealing with a change/challenge, can’t get out of bed, need support with schoolwork, and constantly overwhelmed are signs that you need to do what?
Talk to your school counselor (hholton@wcsks.com)
Name one unhealthy way to cope with mental health
substance abuse
emotional eating
self harm
isolation