MindFlip video tools
Are you feeling overwhelmed or upset to the point where it's hard to think clearly or control your emotions?
It's like your brain's "lid" comes off, and you may react without thinking. We call this experience "flipping your lid". Good news is that it’s normal, and you can learn to manage it.
Take deep breaths, find a quiet space, or talk to someone you trust to help calm down and regain control. Remember, it's okay to ask for help when you feel this way.
Below you will find four videos from the MindFlip program that you may find useful.
It's like your brain's "lid" comes off, and you may react without thinking. We call this experience "flipping your lid". Good news is that it’s normal, and you can learn to manage it.
Take deep breaths, find a quiet space, or talk to someone you trust to help calm down and regain control. Remember, it's okay to ask for help when you feel this way.
Below you will find four videos from the MindFlip program that you may find useful.
‘Name it to Tame it’ Tool (Guided Practice Video):
This tool helps you handle your emotions in a healthy way, so you can feel happier and more in control. “Name it to tame it" means giving a name to your strong feelings, like anger, sadness, happiness, fear, and so on. By recognizing your feelings, you can choose how to respond instead of reacting automatically. It's okay to ask for help from someone you trust too!
This tool helps you handle your emotions in a healthy way, so you can feel happier and more in control. “Name it to tame it" means giving a name to your strong feelings, like anger, sadness, happiness, fear, and so on. By recognizing your feelings, you can choose how to respond instead of reacting automatically. It's okay to ask for help from someone you trust too!
‘STOP’ Tool (Guided Practice Video):
The STOP practice is a useful tool to help you handle your emotions and make smarter decisions. It can help you stay in control and think before you act. When you're feeling overwhelmed or upset, remember to STOP.
The STOP practice is a useful tool to help you handle your emotions and make smarter decisions. It can help you stay in control and think before you act. When you're feeling overwhelmed or upset, remember to STOP.
‘Self-Compassion Break’ Tool (Guided Practice Video):
Self-compassion is like giving yourself a big dose of kindness and understanding, especially when things are tough or you're feeling down. It's a way to help you handle stress, anxiety, and tough emotions by being your own best friend and giving yourself the support and encouragement you need to get through it.
Self-compassion is like giving yourself a big dose of kindness and understanding, especially when things are tough or you're feeling down. It's a way to help you handle stress, anxiety, and tough emotions by being your own best friend and giving yourself the support and encouragement you need to get through it.
One Good Thing Tool (Guided Practice Video):
This is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you focus on positive aspects of your life. By noticing one thing you feel good about, you can create new pathways in your brain for cultivating happiness and resilience.
This is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you focus on positive aspects of your life. By noticing one thing you feel good about, you can create new pathways in your brain for cultivating happiness and resilience.
questions to ask yourself about suicide
I’M THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE
Sometimes, when things feel like too much to handle, it may seem like suicide is the only option. But there are things you can do to feel better. Give yourself time and try some coping strategies. It's important to create space between your feelings and the urge to act on your suicidal thoughts. And remember, talking to someone can really help you get through this tough time.
Talking about the subject of suicide is not easy, but you’re never alone and we’re here to support you. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, chat with us or call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 24/7, 365 days a year. We may offer a follow-up call, to see how you are doing after our chat. How did it go with the plan we worked on? What are your thoughts like now?
AM I AT RISK?
Recognizing the signs of suicidal thinking helps you know when to ask for help. If you’re experiencing any of the below, talk to a trusted adult like a teacher, school counsellor, parent, doctor, crisis services responder, or mental health professional. Let them know you need support.
Here are some signs that might suggest you're at risk of suicide:
WHAT DO I DO IF I'M THINKING ABOUT KILLING MYSELF?
Remember, you're not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help. If you are thinking about killing yourself now or have done something to harm yourself already: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
If you're feeling unsafe and need urgent support, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Sometimes, when things feel like too much to handle, it may seem like suicide is the only option. But there are things you can do to feel better. Give yourself time and try some coping strategies. It's important to create space between your feelings and the urge to act on your suicidal thoughts. And remember, talking to someone can really help you get through this tough time.
Talking about the subject of suicide is not easy, but you’re never alone and we’re here to support you. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, chat with us or call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) 24/7, 365 days a year. We may offer a follow-up call, to see how you are doing after our chat. How did it go with the plan we worked on? What are your thoughts like now?
AM I AT RISK?
Recognizing the signs of suicidal thinking helps you know when to ask for help. If you’re experiencing any of the below, talk to a trusted adult like a teacher, school counsellor, parent, doctor, crisis services responder, or mental health professional. Let them know you need support.
Here are some signs that might suggest you're at risk of suicide:
- Do you have thoughts of death or dying?
- Are you feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, or trapped?
- Have you experienced a noticeable change in your mood?
- Do you experience extreme sadness, depression, or anxiety?
- Are you withdrawing from friends, family, or activities you used to enjoy?
- Do you find yourself giving away belongings or making final arrangements?
- Are you engaging in risky or self-destructive behaviors?
- Have you been talking or joking about suicide
WHAT DO I DO IF I'M THINKING ABOUT KILLING MYSELF?
Remember, you're not alone, and there are people who care about you and want to help. If you are thinking about killing yourself now or have done something to harm yourself already: Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
If you're feeling unsafe and need urgent support, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
understanding mental illness
Mental illnesses are more common than you might think. About one in seven young people in BC experiences a mental illness at some point. These illnesses can have a big impact on your life, like how well you do in school and how you get along with others. It's important to get help early because if you don't, it can affect you for a long time.
Here are some common mental illnesses:
You're not alone, and there are people who can help you through these challenges. Don't be afraid to ask for support when you need it. Some people you could talk to are: a family member, teacher, counsellor, doctor, coach, or someone at a crisis line (Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789).
Here are some common mental illnesses:
- Anxiety disorders: They can make you really scared of things, and it can get in the way of your everyday life.
- ADHD: It makes it hard to focus and settle down, and you might be more impulsive.
- Conduct disorder: This can make you act really aggressive and not follow important rules.
- Depression: It can make you feel really sad or angry for a long time.
- Psychosis: It's when you lose touch with reality and things don't seem real.
- Bipolar disorder: Your moods can swing between feeling super high and really low.
- Eating disorders: They can make you have a distorted view of your body and do harmful things to control your weight.
- Schizophrenia: It can make it hard to think and talk clearly.
- Suicide: Sometimes, when people feel really down, they might think about hurting themselves. It's important to reach out for help if you or someone you know feels this way.
You're not alone, and there are people who can help you through these challenges. Don't be afraid to ask for support when you need it. Some people you could talk to are: a family member, teacher, counsellor, doctor, coach, or someone at a crisis line (Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789).