Personal development

• What is mental resilience?

  The ability to adapt to change
• How does negative thinking affect a person's mindset?

  It anticipates the worst possible outcomes
• What is reframing?

  Changing the way you look at something
• What is depression?

  A low mood lasting a long time
• What is anxiety?

  A feeling of unease or worry
• How does stress manifest in individuals?

  As a reaction to pressure or threat
• What defines addiction?

  Lack of control over harmful behavior
• What is impulsivity?

  A tendency to act without thinking
• What is delayed gratification?

  Resisting immediate pleasure for long-term reward
• What are some mental health and well-being support resources?

  • ChildLine: www.childline.org.uk, Phone: [phone]
  • Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk
  • Samaritans: www.samaritans.org, Phone: 116 123
  • Text 'Shout' to 85258 in a crisis
• What are the signs of depression?

  • Feeling something is missing
  • Being withdrawn
  • Lack of desire or drive
• What strategies can help with depression?

  • Quick fixes don’t work
  • Medication (see your GP)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Sport and exercise
  • Talk to someone
• What are the signs of anxiety?

  • Being withdrawn
  • Physical symptoms
  • Obsession with perfection
  • Constantly seeking reassurance
• What strategies can help with anxiety?

  • Don’t look up symptoms
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Yoga and meditation
  • Talk to someone
• What is the role of stress in life?

  • Essential for functioning
  • Too much stress is harmful
  • Strategies: avoid or manage stress
• What are the signs and symptoms of problem gambling?

  • Preoccupation with gambling
  • Needing to gamble more for thrill
  • Trying to cut back unsuccessfully
  • Gambling to escape problems
  • Chasing losses
  • Lying about gambling
  • Risking important relationships
  • Resorting to theft or fraud
  • Asking others for money
• Where can one find help for gambling issues?

  Visit https://www.begambleaware.org.uk/