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Who can you talk to when you feel sad, angry, worried, or upset?
Teacher, school counselor, parent, guardian, principal, nurse, therapist
What is box breathing?
deep breathing technique that involves inhaling for four seconds, holding for four seconds, exhaling for four seconds, and holding again for four seconds
How do you do the 5-4-3-2-1 technique?
identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste
(helps relieve anxiety)
Name one thing that helps you relax or calm down when you are angry or upset.
False: Good coping strategies don't hurt you or anyone else. They just help you relax and calm down.
True or False: You are weak if you talk about your feelings.
False: It takes a lot of courage to openly talk about your feelings.
What is 5 finger breathing?
tracing the fingers of one hand with a finger of the other hand while you breathe in as you trace up each finger and breathe out as you trace down
What can you do when you feel sad or worried?
Talk to someone you trust, do something fun with your best friend, play video games with a friend
Fact or Fiction: Mental health is important because it means you are taking care of your mind and brain.
Fact
True or False: If someone is hurting you or someone else, you should immediately tell an adult that you trust.
True: You should always protect yourself and ask for help when you need it.
What is deep breathing?
slowly breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
Stormy, sunny, rainy, cloudy, hot and dry, or windy and cold
What are some coping skills you haven't tried?
Taking a walk, counting by 3s, taking a bubble bath, reading your favorite book, singing a song, journaling
Fact or Fiction: You are weak if you have mental health problems.
Fiction: We all experience different feelings and emotions and sometimes we may need help with really big feelings, and it's okay to ask for help.
What is the counselor's job?
The counselor helps students who are feeling sad, worried, or angry. She is there whenever you need someone to talk to.
How does deep breathing help?
It helps you relax and it can reduce stress and anxiety.
What is the 3 3 3 technique?
list 3 things you can see, 3 sounds you can hear, and move 3 parts of your body
(helps relieve anxiety)
What is journaling?
writing down your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and reflections in a journal or notebook
Fact or Fiction: People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
Fiction
What is positive self-talk?
Saying good things about yourself like:
I am a good student. I am good at math and reading. I am a kind person.
What is the 5 5 5 breathing technique?
inhale for 5 seconds, hold your breath for 5 seconds, and then exhale for 5 seconds
True or False: When you are worried about something, it is harder to focus or concentrate at school.
True: When you are worried or anxious, please ask ask your teacher if you can go see the counselor.
What is positive self-talk?
when you speak to yourself with kindness, encouragement, and hope for the future
Fact or Fiction: The counselor can help me with feelings and negative thoughts.
Fact