Mental Health

Mental Health

By Sheri Porubski

Draw

Draw how you are feeling right now.

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Please record something or someone that you are grateful for AND why.

I am grateful for my cats because they are great listeners and rarely talk back.

Open Ended

Please record something that challenges you AND what you are learning from it.

Waking up early challenges me; I am learning to force myself to go to bed earlier.

Match

Match the following coping activities below...

• Procrastinating

• Exercise

• Aggression

• Talking about your problems

Unhealthy

Healthy

Unhealthy

Healthy

• Unhealthy

• Healthy

• Unhealthy

• Healthy

​Know your stress level & how to handle your stress.

Poll

What is your current stress level?

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Open Ended

What is something that makes you angry?

​ Recognize Anger Early

If you're yelling it's probably too late.

Learn your warning signs so that when you're beginning to feel angry (i.e. balling fists, heat rising to skin, shaking, etc.) you can more easily

control your reactions.

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Take a Time Out

Temporarily leaving a situation that is making you angry can really be helpful to calm down. Problems are never resolved when anger gets in the way.

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Express Your​ Anger

Once you've calmed down, express your frustration. Try to be assertive but not confrontational. Expressing your anger will improve

your relationships in the future.

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Visualization

Imagine a relaxing situation. What do you see, smell, hear, feel, or taste? Maybe you're on a beach with the waves crashing or riding

your bike into the sunset--our imaginations are very powerful!

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Think of the Consequences

What will be the outcome of your next anger-fueled action? Will arguing convince the other person you're right or just lead to you

feeling more frustrated? Will you be happier and more resolved after an argument/confrontation?

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​Mindfulness Practice #1

Pay close attention to the physical sensations throughout your body. Start withyour feet and move through your legs, abdomen, chest, back, shoulders, arms, hands, neck, and face. Spend anywhere from 15 seconds to 1 minute on each body part.​

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​Mindfulness Practice #2

Make a conscious effort to notice the

present moment through each of your

senses. 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3

things you hear, 1 thing you taste, and 1 thing

you smell.​

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We are going to complete the student self-care quiz in the following slides. For each statement, select 1 for NEVER & 5 for ALWAYS...

​Student Self-Care Quiz

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  I take time for myself every day.

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• 1

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I make time for my spirituality (in any form) mindfulness, or religious discipline.

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I limit the amount of television I watch

each day.

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I limit the amount of facebook/internet

surfing I do each day.

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I exercise 5 days per week for 30 minutes.

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I drink 6-8 glasses of water per day.

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I get 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

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I brush & floss my teeth.

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I eat at least 5 fruits/veggies per day.

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I limit junk food/fast food.

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My hair, nails, and appearance are good.

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I generally wear clean clothes.

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I get together with a friend at least once per month.

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I have a relaxing bedtime routine.

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I usually know what I need and what I'm feeling.

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My organized environment supports my goals.

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I take breaks & have something to look forward to.

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I know what I'm passionate about.

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