Feelings & Emotions
Feeling sad or down for many days might be this kind of feeling.
What is sadness or depression?
Eating fruits, veggies, and drinking water helps keep your body this way.
What is healthy?
Taking slow, deep breaths is called this.
What is deep breathing?
Listening to music that makes you happy or calm can lower your heart rate or this.
What is blood pressure?
Feeling very worried about many things all the time can be called this.
What is anxiety?
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Moving your body by running, dancing, or sports releases these happy chemicals.
What are endorphins?
Stretching gently while breathing deeply is a way to calm both body and mind; this is called?
What is yoga?
Doing fun activities, like reading, playing, or drawing, helps your body and mind do this.
What is relax or recharge?
When someone has scary memories of something bad that happened, it could be this condition.
What is PTSD?
Sleeping enough each night helps your mind and body do this.
Answer: What is rest or recharge?
Some people practice sitting quietly and paying attention to the present moment. This is called what?
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to your body and noticing when it feels tense or relaxed is called this.
What is body awareness?
Some people feel extra sad in winter; this type of sadness has a special name.
What is seasonal affective disorder?
aka seasonal depression
Spending time outside in fresh air and sunshine can help your body make this vitamin.
What is vitamin D?
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When a problem feels too big, asking a trusted adult, doctor, or counselor for help is called?
What is seeking help or therapy?
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Being stressed for a long time can make this part of your body weaker, which helps you get sick.
What is your immune system?
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When someone’s mood goes really high and really low, it is called this.
What is bipolar disorder?
Taking care of your feelings by writing them down or talking about them is called this.
What is journaling or sharing feelings?
Imagining a peaceful place in your mind can help you feel relaxed; this is called what?
What is visualization or guided imagery?
When you focus on your breath and feelings, sometimes slowly tensing and relaxing muscles, it is called this.
What is progressive relaxation or mindfulness exercises?