Mood-Boosting Micronutrients
This coping skill involves slowly breathing in and out to calm your nervous system
What is deep breathing
A situation where emotions feel overwhelming and usual coping skills are not enough
What is a crisis
What are affirmations
This cognitive distortion involves seeing things as only "all good" or "all bad with no middle ground
What is all-or-nothing thinking
This coping skill involves noticing your thoughts and feelings without judging them
What is mindfulness
The first priority when someone is in crisis
What is safety
This skill involves recognizing your strengths, accomplishments, and positive qualities
What is self-awareness
This distortion involves assuming you know what someone else is thinking without evidence
What is mind reading
This healthy fat found in salmon may support brain health and mood
What are omega-3-fatty acids
This technique uses your five senses to bring you back to the present moment
What is grounding
This plan lists warning signs, coping skills, supports, and emergency resources to use during a crisis
What is a safety plan
This negative thinking pattern focuses only on flaws while ignoring strengths
What is negative self-talk
This distortion focuses on the worst possible outcome happening
Individuals with alcohol use disorder are commonly given this vitamin to prevent serious brain damage
What is vitamin B1/thiamine
This therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
What is CBT
This phrase encourages focusing in manageable steps instead of solving everything immediately
What is "one step at a time."
This practice involves noticing things you appreciate about your life or yourself
What is gratitude
This distortion labels yourself or others with a negative name instead of describing a behavior
What is labeling
This mineral found in pumpkin seeds and spinach may help with relaxation and anxiety
What is magnesium
This type of therapy teaches skills for mindfulness, managing emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships
What is DBT
This means reaching out to trusted people instead of trying to handle a crisis alone
What is using your support system
What is a growth mindset
This distortion involves focusing only on one negative detail while ignoring the bigger picture