Alternative Actions (Coping Skills)
The ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
What is mindfulness?
The gender that is more likely to experience depression.
What is female/girl?
The most common negative effect of social media.
What is cyber-bullying?
The endless stream of unspoken thoughts that run through your head.
What is self talk?
The recommended amount of sleep for teens
What is 8-10 hours?
The chemicals released in our brains when we exercise.
What are endorphins?
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back.
What is resiliency?
Loss of a loved one, feelings of being excluded from others, feeling alone when with others.
These are causes of what.
What is loneliness?
Exercise, talking with therapist/counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing.
These are all examples of what.
What are positive coping skills?
73% of teens who report feeling unhappy, sad, or depressed also report this.
What is not getting enough sleep?
"Dance like no one is watching."
"My worth does not depend on what others think of me."
"I am enough."
These are all examples of.
What are positive affirmations?
8% of youth are diagnosed with this.
What is anxiety disorder?
Deliberately staying away from most people and situations.
What is isolating?
Creating a different way of looking at a situation/ person/ or relationship, by changing its meaning.
What is reframing?
The condition of not being able to sleep
What is insomnia?
Counting, 5-4-3-2-1 senses, progressive muscle relaxation, etc. are all examples of this.
What is grounding?
One in ten young people have experienced this.
What is a major depressive episode?
Nearly 20% of high school students report this happening to them on school property.
What is bullying?
Practicing this helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
What is gratitude?
The recommended length of a nap.
What is 60-90 minutes?
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
What is self care?
33% of adolescents who suffer from depression do this.
What is actually seeking treatment?
24% of teens admit to doing this "almost constantly."
What is being on social media?
Having a glass half full point of view.
What is optimism?
REM stands for.
What is Rapid Eye Movement?