Mental Wellness
What is one thing you can do to take care of your mental wellness?
Get enough sleep, exercise, relax, talk to someone, practice a hobby, or use a coping skill.
Why can having a regular morning routine be helpful?
It provides structure, organization, and predictability and can help you remember important tasks.
What is one early warning sign that you may be becoming overwhelmed?
Irritability, racing thoughts, poor sleep, increased anxiety, withdrawing, difficulty concentrating, or feeling overwhelmed.
What is the difference between feeling an emotion and acting on an emotion?
Feeling is the emotion you experience; acting is what you choose to do because of it.
What is a personal strength, and how is it different from an interest?
A strength is a positive quality, ability, or skill. An interest is something you enjoy or like.
True or False: Taking care of your physical health can also support your mental wellness.
True. Sleep, nutrition, exercise, and medical care can all support overall wellness.
You have an appointment tomorrow morning. What are two things you can do tonight to make your morning easier?
Set an alarm, lay out clothes, prepare what you need, check transportation, or review the appointment time.
Why is it better to ask for help when you first notice a problem?
It can prevent the situation from becoming more serious and gives you more opportunities to use support and coping skills.
Someone cancels plans with you at the last minute. Name two emotions you might feel.
Disappointed, sad, angry, hurt, frustrated, lonely, or anxious.
Name one strength that can help you handle a difficult situation.
Patience, determination, creativity, communication, honesty, kindness, confidence, flexibility, or perseverance.
You notice that you've been feeling more stressed and isolating yourself from others. What is one healthy thing you could do?
Talk to someone you trust, use a coping skill, get back into your routine, or reach out for support.
You have three things to do today: take your medication, clean your room, and go grocery shopping. How could you decide what to do first?
Consider what is time-sensitive or most important, such as taking medication on schedule or going shopping before the store closes.
Name two things you can do when you notice your stress level increasing.
Take a break, breathe, talk to someone, walk, listen to music, use a coping skill, or leave a stressful situation.
What are two physical signs that might tell you you're becoming angry, anxious, or stressed?
Increased heart rate, sweating, shaking, muscle tension, tight chest, feeling hot, clenched fists, or faster breathing.
Think of a time you accomplished something difficult. What helped you succeed?
Practice, planning, asking for help, support, persistence, coping skills, learning from mistakes.
Why is it important to have activities in your life that you enjoy?
Enjoyable activities can reduce stress, improve mood, provide purpose, and give you something positive to look forward to.
You keep staying up too late. How could you change your routine to help improve your sleep?
Set a consistent bedtime, limit caffeine, reduce screen time, and create a relaxing bedtime routine.
You're becoming angry, your thoughts are racing, and you want to argue. What could you do to prevent things from getting worse?
Step away, take a break, breathe, ask for space, talk to staff/support, and wait until you're calmer.
You're frustrated because someone misunderstood you. What is a healthy way to express that frustration?
Calmly explain how you feel, use an “I” statement, ask for clarification, or take a break before talking.
Someone says, "I haven't accomplished anything because I still have a lot of problems." What could you say?
Small accomplishments matter. Getting through a difficult day, attending appointments, learning skills, or asking for help are all forms of progress.
Name four areas of your life that can affect your overall mental wellness.
Examples: sleep/physical health, relationships/social support, emotions, activities/hobbies, work or school, nutrition, finances, environment, and coping skills.
Something unexpected happens and you can't follow your normal schedule. What are three things you could do?
Stay calm, prioritize tasks, adjust your schedule, reschedule something, ask for help, or use a checklist/calendar.
What are three things you would include in your own crisis-prevention plan?
Warning signs, coping strategies, support people, safe places, and emergency resources.
Two people experience the same situation but have different emotional reactions. Why?
People have different experiences, thoughts, beliefs, expectations, personalities, and stress levels.
Think of a challenge you have experienced. What strength, skill, or support helped you get through it, and how could you use it again?
Challenge + strength/skill/support + how you could use it in another situation = correct answer.