Social Supports
Coping Skills
Stress Management
Psychology & Mental Health
Pop Culture
100

Having a strong social support network can help prevent this.

Backsliding on mental health, stop a relapse whether behavioral or regarding substance abuse

100

This is the specific person, place, or thing that may cause your symptoms of mental health issues to increase.


Triggers

100

True or False: Your body knows the difference between physical and psychological threats.

False – The fight-or-flight response can be triggered by emotional distress or even the anticipation of emotional pain, just as it is by physical threats

100

The following symptoms are signs of what mental health issue: Sweating, Increased Pulse, Racing Thoughts, and a feeling of dread.

Anxiety

100

This superhero wears a red suit with a black spider emblem and swings between skyscrapers in New York City.

Who is Spider-Man?

200


These are the three types of social supports.



1:1 Therapy

Participating in Group Therapy

Friends/Family

Community: AA, church, volunteer

Helping someone else

200


Name two healthy coping skills and two unhealthy coping skills (defense mechanisms).



Healthy: Seeking to respond not react

deep breathing/grounding, talking problem out, journaling, exercise/sleep hygiene, therapy, medication, practice naming feelings, practice assertive communication and boundary setting


Unhealthy: Often comes with Cognitive Distortions

Denial, minimizing, mind reading, labeling, deflecting, aggressive communication (threats, hostility, acting out revenge)

200


Name 3 negative side effects of stress when someone has a low window of tolerance



Physical: Sleeping to much or too little, fatigue, long periods of releasing adrenaline and cortisol into the body, grinding teeth, high blood pressure, high risks of morbidity (developing illness)


Emotional: brain fog, mood swings, interpersonal conflict, lack of motivation, poor decision making, often less able to think critically or objectively

200

A Panic Attack can often mimic the signs of this medical emergency


Heart Attack.



200

This long-running TV show features characters living in the fictional town of Springfield.

What is The Simpsons?

300

How do Emotional Regulation and Empathy create healthy relationships?


(give example) 

Allows us to maintain an objective outlook during conflict (critical thinking/decision making)

Helps us pause, so we may respond not react

Understand other people's thought process and feelings

Make us better friends, spouse/partner, parent, coworkers, bosses, and over all someone people want have positive relationships you.

Helps us attract better communicators and more positive people in our lives and avoid toxic or harmful folks

300


Why is exercise an effective coping skill?



Forces you to take space to regulate your emotions behavior tackling problems

Releases endorphins which calm the body, maintain positive mood, 

Helps with self-esteem

Prevents illness a disease later in life

300


Name two changes the body goes through during fight or flight.



Decreased appetite, heart rate increases, freeze, muscle tension, pupils dilate, breathing increases, large changes in brain chemistry 


Adrenaline and Cortisol are released in high doses and sometimes for long periods of time in the body

In high doses, this causes emotional dysregulation, increased risk of illness/disease, and can cause someone to react instead of respond

300

Each year over 15 million American adults report that they suffer from this mental illness.


Depression.



300

She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in La La Land.

Who is Emma Stone?

400

Name three solid boundaries someone should maintain to have healthy relationships

Respectful communication

Trust/Honesty must be present and maintained

No threats/Coercion/Intimidation

No emotional or physical abuse 

Violence/Revenge is not a solution...etc...

400

This is the practice of being present in the moment while calmly acknowledging one's thoughts and feelings.


What is mindfulness/self-awareness



400


Name 3 examples of MAJOR life events that can lead to relapse.



Major life change: divorce/break ups, physical health, moving location away from original social support, change in financial stability, change in employment, medication changes) 


Death (especially spouse, parent, child, close friend)


Traumatic events

400

What is meant by the term Dual Diagnosis?

Mental Health issues coupled with Substance Abuse Issues.

400

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he is the actor who first played the role of Doctor Strange and reprised it in multiple crossover films.

Who is Benedict Cumberbatch

500

Give 3 examples of NON-SOCIAL Supports.

Financial assistance 

Housing

Childcare

Transportation

assistance with practical problems

Consistent doctor/dentist visits and taking medical advice to lower risk of preventable diseases.

500

What is the difference between Accountability (good blame) and Unhealthy Blame? 

Example: You and are mad at your friend for canceling plans last second for the 3rd time in a row.


(Hint: think of how your friend may act if they get defensive, vs if they take a "direct approach"?)

Accountability: taking responsibility for your actions, choices, and their consequences or holding someone responsible for their actions 

Being Defensive/Deflecting or Gaslighting Is aimed at avoiding the problem or looking to displace blame.

500


Name two factors that contribute to your ability to manage stress.



Quality of relationships


 Your outlook on life


 Emotional intelligence


 Genetics/ brain chemistry

500

True or False: Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.


True.



500

This K-pop group broke numerous records with their album Map of the Soul: 7 and the song Dynamite.

Who is BTS