What is a 24-hour support/services that may be helpful to connect with when feeling overwhelmed?
Kids Help Phone
What can I do when I am experiencing a panic attack?
Take slow deep breathes.
What is the colour of a zebra's tongue?
Black
Dark Blue
What is an example of a cognitive coping strategy (a strategy in which a person uses mental activity to manage/cope with presenting stressors)?
Goal planning (writing down steps to take to address issue)
Reflection/meditation
Yoga
Why is it important to give your undivided attention and listen when supporting a friend in distress?
It shows respect
It helps build a caring and trusting relationship.
What can you do when feeling anxious?
Breathing Techniques OR Walking OR Going to the gym OR Listening to Music OR Sports OR talking to a caring adult
Who can I talk to when I am feeling anxious about an upcoming assignment and/or test?
Teacher
Support Staff
Which country produces the most rice?
China
What two types of strategies can one develop?
Positive / Negative
Healthy / Unhealthy
Why is self-care important?
It helps you to reduce your stress levels.
Improve your overall well-being.
Improve overall mental health.
Why would a person want to identify and understand what they are struggling with?
To access the correct supports OR develop appropriate strategies OR develop a better understanding of self
What is a good technique to use when feeling overwhelmed?
Take deep breathes, go for a walk, talk to someone, and/or listen to music
What is the name of the 2022 Olympic mascot?
Bing Dwen Dwen
Why is it important to develop your own individual (personal) coping skills?
Not all strategies work for every person.
What are the four areas we build on / care for when practicing self-care?
Emotional well-being
Physical health
Psychological/mental state
Spiritual health and well-being
Who is a support person at the school that you can connect with when feeling anxious.
Social Worker
CYW
Guidance Counsellor
Why is it important to develop positive coping strategies?
It helps us deal with difficult situations (presenting stressors) in a positive way
It helps us build our skills and become more resilient
What is the most viewed video on YouTube?
Baby Shark Dance
What can you do on a regular basis to help manage your daily stress level?
Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, engage in positive activities, and practice self-care.
How does self-care improve mental health?
It helps you recognize patterns in your emotions.
It helps identify what activities are necessary and helpful in maintaining your overall well-being.
It helps build strength and resiliency.
What support can I access in the community when I need to talk to someone about my struggles?
Community Counselling Support
Therapist
Counsellor/Social Worker
What is a non-productive way to deal with your stress?
Avoidance
Smoking
Display of any aggressive behaviour
What is the most frequently purchased item at McDonald's?
French Fries
What can happen if you do not develop positive coping strategies/skills?
Your mental health will be affected
Frequent occurrences of symptoms (anxiety, depression, withdrawal, panic)
What are three examples of self-care?
Exercising regularly
Eating healthy foods
Maintaining healthy relationships
Getting good-quality sleep