Name that substance!
This legal stimulant is found in coffee, tea, and many energy drinks.
What is caffeine?
The term for a persistent, strong and irrational fear of a specific object, situation or activity
What is phobia?
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another person
What is empathy?
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness
What is exercise?
"I feel like I’m always trying to make people happy... but sometimes I forget to take care of ______." – Billie Eilish
What is myself?
This substance negatively impacts brain development, specifically in areas related to memory, focus, and decision-making.
What is marijuana?
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression.
What is bipolar disorder?
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves
What are boundaries?
Name 2 people who you can talk to about your feelings of depression/anxiety, substance use etc.
What is friend, counselor, doctor, teacher, family member?
"What really helped me was talking to someone. Therapy isn't weird — it's actually kind of ______." – Michael Phelps
What is dope?
This opioid is commonly prescribed for pain but has a high potential for addiction.
What is oxycodone?
What does PTSD stand for?
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
This kind of communication involves expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly and respectfully — without being passive or aggressive.
What is assertive communication?
This term describes how much you value and appreciate yourself, which affects your confidence and how you handle challenges
What is self-esteem?
"I finally realized that I had to start taking care of myself, because my mental health is just as important as my ______ health." – Demi Lovato
What is physical?
This drug slows down brain activity and lowers inhibitions, and it the most commonly used substance by teens.
What is alcohol?
The term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort. Can occur with physical symptoms like a rapid heartbeat and sweating.
What is panic attack?
In a healthy relationship, this word describes the mutual respect and honesty that allows both people to feel emotionally safe.
What is trust?
Focusing on the present moment without judgement is a key part of this calming/grounding practice, often taught in therapy
What is mindfulness?
"I was using pills to escape. I had to realize I was numbing everything — not just the bad, but also the ______." – Kid Cudi
What is good?
Just 2 milligrams of this synthetic opioid, about the size of a few grains of salt, can be enough to cause a fatal overdose.
What is fentanyl?
This mental disorder is described as persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors of ritual aimed at reducing anxiety
What is OCD?
These are signs of unhealthy or toxic relationships and can include controlling behavior, jealousy, or ignoring your boundaries.
What are red flags?
Repeating kind and encouraging statements to yourself, like "I can get through this", is an example of this important skill
What is positive self talk?
"Success at anything will always come down to this: focus and ______." –The Rock