Mental Health and Stress Concepts

Overwhelming feeling of sadness, lack of feeling, or anger

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Euphoria

• Frustration

Thoughts, feelings and emotions and how you handle them

• Mental Health

• Emotional Intelligence

• Psychological Resilience

• Social Well-being

Warning signs of depression

• Changes in sleep, appetite, or energy; withdrawal from friends and activities

• Increased energy and enthusiasm for activities

• A sudden increase in social interactions

• A consistent feeling of happiness and contentment

The ability to recover from difficulties or stress

• Resilience

• Fragility

• Complacency

• Apathy

A mark of shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality or person

• Stigma

• Honor

• Recognition

• Praise

Positive ways to reduce stress

• Positive coping mechanisms

• Negative thinking patterns

• Avoidance strategies

• Substance abuse

Examples of positive coping mechanisms

• Yoga

• Watching TV

• Eating junk food

• Scrolling through social media

Feelings that come and go

• Everyday feelings

• Permanent emotions

• Intense feelings

• Uncommon sensations

Seeking help

• Talking to a trusted adult, counselor, or mental health professional

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Discussing the issue with friends only

• Avoiding any conversation about feelings

Feelings that stay for awhile (not good feelings).

• Overwhelming feelings

• Temporary emotions

• Joyful sentiments

• Mild discomfort