Healthy Coping
This type of activity, such as jogging, swimming, or dancing, can help reduce stress and improve mood
Physical exercise
Stress and Anxiety are the same thing
Myth
(Stress is a response to pressure, while conditions like anxiety disorder involve persistent fear or worry that can interfere with daily life)
The brain chemical involved in feeling pleasure and reward
Dopamine
(Drugs cause a larger than normal dopamine rush which causes our brains to not feel pleasure in normal activities)
A mental health condition that can cause persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low energy
Depression
Writing down your thoughts, feelings, or worries in a notebook is a coping skill known as this
Journaling
Social media effects mental health
Fact
(Excessive social media use can contribute to stress, low self-esteem, and anxiety, especially in young people)
The part of the brain that controls decision making
Prefrontal cortex/Frontal Lobe
(Drugs weakens the control of this)
A condition marked by excessive worry, fear, or nervousness that can interfere with daily life
Anxiety
Taking slow breaths, observing your thoughts, body awareness, and repeating words
Meditation
Mental health and physical health are connected
Fact
(Example: Long term stress can raise risk of heart disease)
A change in brain structure or function caused by repeated substance use
Addiction
Repeated, unwanted thoughts and actions characterize this disorder
OCD
Professional who helps people manage emotions and stress
Counselor/Therapist
-Asking for help is a sign of strength not weakness
-Anyone can benefit from therapy
If someone looks healthy, they do not have a disorder
Myth
(A lot of people mask their symptoms)
This can happen when the brain begins to rely on a substance to feel “normal"
Dependence
The bodies response to internal or external pressure or challenges that triggers a fight or flight response
Stress
Trusted group of people (Friends, family, or mentors)
Support System
-Provides emotional support
-Strengthens resilience
- Builds self-esteem
Everyone who self-harms are suicidal
Myth
(Most people who self-harm are not trying to commit suicide; they use it as a way to cope with intense emotions, stress, or trauma)
You build this when you need a larger dose of a drug to get the same effect
Tolerance
Taking time to rest and recharge is important to prevent this
Burnout