All things transition
What does transition mean?
a change in pattern from one state to another
What is a coping skill?
strategy/tool to be used to manage our emotions to become more manageable
What emotions might someone feel during the transition after high school?
sad, happy, excited, scared, lonely, confused, uncertain, elated
TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to encourage individuals experiencing mental health issues to seek professional help.
true
What state is Ms. Bella from?
NY
This significant life event often marks the transition from adolescence to adulthood
graduating from high school
This activity involves focusing on the present moment without judgment, often used as a mindfulness practice
meditation
True or false: Emotions can influence the formation and recall of memories.
True
What is the purpose of mental health therapy?
explore feelings, learn about self, discover new perspectives, find ways to cope with feelings
In what century did the tradition of tossing the caps at graduation first come about???
19th century
What term describes a combination of happiness and sadness often experienced during bittersweet moments?
nostalgia
What is positive self talk?
replacing negative thoughts with positive, affirming statements to improve self-esteem and mood
This term refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage one's own emotions as well as understand the emotions of others.
emotional intelligence
Name one environmental factor that can contribute to the development of mental health issues entering into post high school life
trauma
abuse
isolation
lack of resources
If there are no more children in the house once you leave, what syndrome might your parents experience???
EMPTY NEST SYNDROME
What percentage of people who earn a GED or high school diploma go to college immediately??
66%
Physical activity stimulates the production of endorphins, which are natural mood lifters.
What term describes the mental capacity of individuals to adapt positively to significant life changes, such as graduating from high school, despite experiencing emotional distress?
Emotional resilience
What is projection??
person puts their own thoughts, beliefs, expectations, concerns etc. onto someone else (ex: believing someone else should or should not complete a specific path after hs)
Where did the idea for wearing graduation gowns come from??
dates back to the medieval universities of Europe. The gowns were originally worn to keep students warm in unheated buildings and to signify their membership in the academic community.
What college did Ms. Bella go to?
University at Buffalo
What is cognitive behavioral therapy??
Talk therapy that focuses on the thoughts, feelings, and behavior and the connection amongst the three
What term describes the psychological phenomenon in which individuals experience both excitement for the future and nostalgia for the past simultaneously during significant life transitions?
ambivalence
Among U.S. Young adults (18-25), what percentage have experienced a mental health illness?
approx. 33% or 1/3
Which famous author use to be a single mother living on social welfare before she became weathly?
J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter series)