Mental Health
True or False: Mental Health is just as important as physical health in a persons overall well being.
True or False: All stress is bad stress
False
List 3 unhealthy coping skills
Isolating, eating too much or too little, sleeping too much or too little, substance use, avoidance, self harm
Where can you go in the building if need support with your mental health?
School Counselor or Principal's Office
What are some benefits/privileges of leveling up?
Participating in sports, PROWL Pantry, field trips (2), sitting at big tables (2), transitioning (3), walking unescorted (3), phone (H)
Everyone feels nervous or worried sometimes, what's one way to cope with it?
deep breathing, counting to 10, talking about it, taking a walk, writing in a journal, exercising
In what ways can stress be helpful?
Ex. A health amount of stress about a test, may make a student feel motivated to study.
Talking to someone you trust, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, reading, journaling
How can you make an appointment to see your counselor?
Ask your teacher, email counselor for available time
What MS teacher just finished her Masters program?
Ms. Adriana
If you know someone in school who is struggling with mental health, you can help by...
Telling a Counselor, Teacher, Principal, or trusted adult.
True or False: When stress is not addressed, it can have harmful impacts on physical well being.
True
How does deep breathing help make you feel more calm?
Deep breathing relaxes the nervous system
Who are the four counselors?
Dr. Tyrone, Dr. Streat, Ms. Natasha, Mr. Jason
Name 2 Presidents on Mount Rushmore
Roosevelt, Lincoln, Jefferson, Washington
What is stigma?
negative attitudes and beliefs
Fight, flight or freeze
What is mindfulness? How can it support mental well being?
Using the 5 senses to be present in the moment, it allows the mind to relax and let go of unhelpful thoughts
What is the phone number for the mental health crisis line?
988
How many pets does Mr. Jason have?
Four (four too many!)
How can we end mental health stigma?
Sharing our stories, encouraging those around us to talk about their mental well being and seek supports
True or False: Stress that's left unchecked can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease
True!
Unhealthy coping skills provide immediate relief, but have negative consequences. Give an example of a negative consequence of a coping skill
Getting in trouble, free time taken away, harming your own mental health
Can you call 911 if you are having a mental health emergency?
Yes
What is the word of the week, and what does it mean?
Genteel:polite, refined, or respectable