Mental Health
How you feel about yourself is called...
Self-esteem
CEO of Project Girl
Olympia Edwards
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, staying hydrated, self-care
True or False: Everyone deals with stress the same way
FALSE
Name 3 healthy coping skills
Reading, journaling, taking a walk, talking to friends/family, drawing/painting, listening to music
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What year was Project Girl established?
2012
Name one thing you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness
Coping skills
List 2 ways you have practiced self-care within the last week
Any
Signs someone could be struggling with their mental health
Changes in mood, withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating
Name 3 programs offered by Project Girl
After-school Immersion Lab, Emerge Program, Counseling, Meet & Chat, Spring Break Camp, Summer Immersion Lab...
When is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
What are some health challenges that can be caused by stress?
Anxiety, depression, memory impairment, weak immune system, sleep disorders, digestive problems
True or false: All coping skills are healthy
FALSE
Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy and can cause harm to ourselves or others
What percentage of people seek treatment for their mental health?
About 44%
Name two of Project Girl's values
Ambition, Authenticity, Character, Community, Diversity, Empowerment, Resilience, Respect
This practice involved repeating positive statements to oneself to cultivate self-compassion and improve mood.
Positive affirmations
True or False: All stress is bad stress
Stress can be good at levels that help motivate us, which is called Eustress
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
Substance use, fighting/violence, avoidance, self-harm
This chemical in the brain boosts and regulates our emotions and is often called the "feel good" neurotransmitter
Serotonin
What is #4 on our Girl Code?
Fix someone else “Crown” - Helping each other and embracing one another without tearing each other down.
What is the mental health hotline number?
988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Give an example of how stress can be helpful
keeps us safe, can signal us/give warning
True or false: Coping skills are something everyone is born knowing how to do
FALSE
Coping skills are learned throughout our lives