Mental Health 101
Everyone has mental health?
True/False
What is True?
Name 3 things you can do before a test to lessen the chance you will experience high anxiety
What is..
study
get a good nights sleep
be prepared/organized
eat a healthy breakfast
Which of the following is a benefit of healthy coping strategies?
A) they reduce stress
B) they allow us to have a healthy mind and body
C) they allow us to create better relationships
D) all of the above
What is D) All of the above?
Emotional self-care is a lifelong process.
True or False?
What is True?
What is the term for the brain's ability to change and adapt based on learning?
What is neuroplasticity?
Name three things that can impact our mental health
What is...
Loneliness/Isolation
Grief/Loss
Unhealthy Relationships/Family/Friendships
Bullying
Unemployment/Lack of Resources
Sexuality
Sleeping problems
Life Events or Stages (new parent, childhood trauma, puberty, moving into adulthood, etc)
Alcohol/Drug Use
Approach the test with a ______________ attitude
What is positive?
All coping strategies are healthy?
True/False
What is False?
Being present in the moment, reducing stress and improving emotional well-being and regulation
What is mindfulness
I have no hands, yet I help you stay on track,
Use me wisely, and you'll never look back.
Too much of me, and you may feel stress,
But with balance, I help you do your best.
What am I?
What is Time management!
What is the number individuals that will experience a mental health problem in any given year?
a. 1/5
b. 1/100
c. 1/2
d. 1/1000
What is a) 1/5?
How can you calm test anxiety while during a test?
What is relaxation techniques (deep breathes, visualize relaxing things), ignore the other students in the room, focus on one question at a time
True or False. Do unhealthy coping strategies give long-term relief?
What is False? ( Unhealthy coping strategies might feel like they are having the desired effect in the short term but there won’t be any long-term relief).
Name 2 different ways someone can communicate how they are feeling to others
What is Talking, Drawing, Writing etc.
I can be found in silence or sound,
When I am strong, you’ll stay unbound.
Distractions lose, and answers win,
Use me well, let testing begin!
What am I?
What is Concentration!
Something that other people notice or see in another person that may make them concerned for someone else's wellbeing
What is warning sign?
What can you do after a test to calm anxiety?
What is Remind yourself of how well your prepared, how you did your best - don't worry on the outcome
Give 3 examples of unhealthy coping strategies
What is...
drug/alcohol use
self harm
avoidance
procrastination
sleeping too much/too little
How does having gratitude and showing gratitude help with self-care? Name 1 way you can show gratitude to yourself?
It helps to manage our mood and our relationships.
We can show ourselves gratitude by buying ourselves gifts/flowers, resting, being proud of our accomplishments.
You worked hard, you tried your best,
Now it's time to ace the test!
Win or lose, don’t feel blue,
The most important thing is that you Grew!
What am I?
What is a growth Mindset?
The two most common mental health disorders
What is anxiety and depression?
Name 4 physical sensations we may feel when experiencing test anxiety.
What is Heart pounding, racing thoughts, fast breathing, stomachaches, sweaty hands, etc.
Name three coping strategies that you can use as we wrap up the last few weeks of the school year?
Answers may vary-What is...
breathing
stay organized- plan ahead
take study breaks
Listen to music
Go for a walk outside
How does being honest about feelings, even if they are negative, help with self-care?
We can start healing when we are honest about feelings, helps with expression, helps identify our feelings better, helps us cope better
You only get one, no redo in sight,
Choose wisely, get it right!
You can guess, but don’t despair,
An educated choice shows you care.
What am I?
What is a multiple-choice question?