Emotions
The difference between emotions and behaviors.
Emotion: what you feel (angry, sad, embarrassed, etc)
Behavior: what you do because of that feeling (yell, cry, shut down)
You and a friend are arguing over text. You notice you are getting very angry. Name one healthy thing you can do before replying?
What is take a break, deep breath, put the phone down, practice the pause, and wait to calm down before responding?
Name one quality of a healthy relationship.
What is respect, honesty, trust, kindness, support, boundaries?
These can be used by a person to reduce stress, manage emotions, and improve our mental wellness.
what are Coping skills?
Name Shrek's girlfriend's name
What is Fiona?
Name two things that can make your emotions intensify.
what is lack of sleep, hunger, illness, hormones, stress, dehydration?
Symptoms you might notice in yourself if you choose to stay up late binging Netflix instead of sleeping.
What is irritability, trouble focusing, mood swings, anxiety, feeling more emotional?
Give an example of healthy communication after conflict.
What is acknowledging the other person's perspective, hearing them out, and apologizing if needed?
Name two things that can promote good mental health.
What is Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, staying hydrated?
Name two emotions that often hide under anger.
what is hurt, fear, embarassment, rejection, sadness, disappointment, shame, or loneliness?
Name a way that comparing yourself to others on social media affects your mental health.
What is lower self esteem, anxiety, sadness, feeling "not good enough"?
Name one warning sign that a relationship may be unhealthy.
What is controlling behavior, jealousy, name calling, threats, manipulation?
Name one thing you can do to help a friend who is having a difficult time with their mental health.
what is Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help?
Name the sum of the angles in a square?
What is 360 degrees?
Someone says "I don't care" but they stop talking, avoid eye contact, and isolate themselves. What emotion might they actually be feeling?
What is sad, hurt, rejected, embarrassed, overwhelmed, or anxious?
You notice your mood gets worse after scrolling on social media for hours. Name one change you can make.
What is set an app time limit, take a social media break, unfollow accounts that make you feel insecure, or replace scrolling with another activity?
Name one reason why boundaries are important in relationships.
What is they protect your emotional and physical well being while helping relationships stay respectful?
Name three daily habits that can improve your mental health over time.
What is getting enough sleep, eating regular meals, exercising, spending time with supportive people, drinking water, limiting screen time, spending time outside?
Name the organ in your body that produces insulin.
What is the pancreas?
Why might someone say something they regret when they are extremely angry?
The emotional part of the brain takes over and the thinking part becomes less active.
You notice you are getting overwhelmed every afternoon. Name one way to figure out what is overwhelming you.
What is track your patterns, journal, notice triggers, or ask yourself what happens before you feel overwhelmed?
Name the difference between setting a boundary and controlling behavior.
Boundary: about your own behavior (if you yell at me, I will end the conversation)
Controlling behavior: trying to force someone to behave a certain way (you're not allowed to hang out with your friends)
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 coping skill.
what is A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed?
What is the prefrontal cortex?