Coping skills for Anxiety
This coping skill focuses on breathing in a certain way that promotes increased oxygen in the blood stream and brain
What is Deep Breathing!
What is recognizing your triggers!
What is exercise / walking / cardio!
A combination of these two things is the most effective treatment for depression
What are therapy and medication!
Self-care can range for physical self care to spiritual self care. What is another type of self care?
This coping skill focuses on tensing and releasing of muscles in order to release stress and anxiety
What is Progressive muscle relaxation!
Doing this when very angry can help to buy yourself some time to calm down
What is taking a time out!
Avoid drinking this 2 hours before bedtime for a more restful sleep
What is coffee / tea / soda with caffeine!
Symptoms of depression often include low mood, fatigue, and this...
What is lack of interest in previously pleasurable activities , thoughts of death , appetite changes, sleep changes etc.
An example of physical self care could be ...
What is taking medications as directed , exercise, getting enough sleep, etc.
This coping skill focuses on recognizing where in your body you are feeling tense
What is a Body Scan!
Doing this activity can be a healthy way to distract yourself from your anger
What is walking, reading, riding a bike, cleaning, calling a friend etc. !
Drinking enough water helps to fight against this...
What is Dehydration!
Completing this activity involves planning out your goals for the week.
What is completing a behavioral activation schedule!
What is prayer, meditation, spending time in nature etc.
This coping skill focuses on recognizing and reframing cognitive distortions
What is challenging irrational thoughts!
These are cues that your body gives to let you know your anger is starting to grow
What are warning signs!
Getting enough of this vitamin [often gained from sunlight] can help to fight against fatigue
What is Vitamin D!
An example of increasing this term could be journaling, saying thank you, and writing a letter...
What is increasing gratitude!
An example of professional self care could be...
What is improving job skills, saying no to more responsibilities, having a comfortable work space, taking breaks etc.
This coping skill focuses on looking at your surroundings in order to focus your attention in the present [Hint there's some numbers]
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise!
This diagram helps people to recognize stages of anger and how anger progresses
What is the cycle of anger!
This type of exercise is typically used to increase mindfulness [and practice meditation skills!]
What is yoga!
This gender is 2x more likely to experience depression symptoms
What are women!
Self care is important in helping people manage this mental health diagnosis...