Health Strand 2, Day 3

First 10 minutes: Meet in the Little Theater for Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Objectives:

• To discuss and implement strategies to help self and others affected by mental and emotional health issues

• To identify, describe, and provide coping techniques for  individual stressors (both stress and eustress)

Quote of the day: "To anyone out there who is hurting- it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help.  It's a sign of strength." Barack Obama

Definitions to know: (Write these on page 63 of your books)

• Phobias: an extreme or irrational fear of something.

• Bipolar Disorder: a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings.

• PTSD: An anxiety disorder usually caused by a traumatic event

• Self Harm: purposely injuring oneself 

• Suicide: death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die. 

Focus on you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB7nGT3egak

How can focusing on you can help you to overcome anxiety, stress, and depression?

Kevin Hines Story about suicide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcSUs9iZv-g

Mike Schlappi Story:  https://youtu.be/xVnd8OIuZlU