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What can you do to relive stress?
Therapy and exercise
What should you do when you feel stressed?
Meditation, massages and yoga
What are some things that can trigger stress in a person?
1. Being unhappy at work
2. School
3. Feeling pressured
4. Worrying about things
5. etc.!!!
Name 2 Mental Health Disorders?
OCD and Eating Disorder
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False
True or false:
The covid-19 pandemic has been a source of stress for many people.
True
True or false:
Being isolated from others are healthy.
False
A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life?
Depression
What is important to remember when you become angry?
STOP and think before acting.
Respond, don't react
Practice coping skills (deep breathing, counting, self-talk, etc.)
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed
True of False: All stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes.
True or False. Poor mental health makes us more vulnerable to certain physical health problems, such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
True
What are some unhealthy coping strategies that are commonly used?
1. Doing drugs
2. Drinking alcohol
3. Self harm behaviors
What are some ways that you can calm yourself down when you are upset?
1. Deep breathing
2. Exercising
3. Taking a walk
4. Punching a pillow
5. Taking a hot shower
6. Listening to music
7. Journaling
8. Coloring/Drawing
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help.
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems" – It is hard to talk about – It makes them feel vulnerable – Fear of being judged – Stigma – Don't know who to tell – Don't think the problem is "serious enough" – Asking for help is "giving up" – No resources available
True or False - Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health issues.
False.
Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
Eating healthy food, having a daily routine, exercising, taking medication every day (and at the same time!), asking for help when you need it, setting goals, keeping doctor's appointments, practicing healthy coping skills
What is self-care?
Taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions, and improve physical health
How can your physical health be impacted by your mental health?
When we are stressed, there is an impact on our physical body such as breathing, heart rate, sleep, etc.
Define Motivation
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way--something that drives your "want to."
Ex. Wanting to save money for a vacation/trip.
True or false:
Mental wellness is the only type of wellness.
False.
There are more types of wellness
This term is used to mean something that brings on or worsens symptoms.
Trigger
Why is it important to resolve your mental health?
To lead/live a happy and healthy life :)
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 method
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
What are the 2 most common mood disorders in the United States
Bipolar Disorder and Depression
Focusing on good things from your day, or things that you are thankful for, is a coping strategy known as ________.
Gratitude