General Mental Health
Why is it important to talk about our emotions?
If we bottle up our feelings, they may explode when we least expect it.
When you see someone crying, they might feel what?
Sad
If you strongly dislike something (like food) or someone (like a celebrity or friend that bullies), you might feel this way.
Disgusted.
If a friend told you they lost their cat, what would you say to show empathy?
I'm sorry you lost your cat
Your cat meant a lot to you, that must be awful
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
True or false: Nobody should have negative feelings like being mad, angry, worried...it's not okay.
False
When you feel let down by something or someone who changed plans at the last minute, or an event that was supposed to happen, didn't happen. Which emotion is this?
Dissapointed
When you are optimistic about an event, activity or thing you are excited for, such as a long-awaited present or a birthday gift you've been wanting.
Hopeful
You're on the basketball court shooting hoops when someone comes up and rebounds the ball and walks off with the basketball and starts playing somewhere without you. What do you do?
- Tell a teacher
- Ask kindly for the ball back
- Ignore them and play something else
Why do kids with ADHD get in trouble more than others sometimes?
Have a hard time paying attention, they sometimes interrupt others, it's hard to focus for long periods of time, they might have an outburst when they get angry
True or False: A person with a healthy brain talks about their emotions, negative or positive, at appropriate times.
True
What is another word that means "sad," but even sadder for a long period of time.
If someone lied to their parents and felt bad about it later, they might feel.
Guilty
What does it mean to have a positive attitude?
Instead of thinking things will go wrong, we hope they go well and believe that they will.
What kinds of things are hard for someone with ADHD
Sitting still, paying attention, listening to instructions, staying focused, thinking things through before acting on them, learning
What do you call the person who you go see to talk about your emotions, vent about your day or learn how to communicate better?
Therapist
When something makes you extremely happy like a gift, an award or simply spending time with loved ones.
(Hint: Inside Out had a character named this)
Joy
When we put ourselves in someone else's shoes to try to understand how they feel
Empathetic/ Empathy
A new student in school is wandering around looking lost and panicked when you see them. What's something you can do to be INCLUSIVE and make the other student feel better?
- Ask if you can help them find something
- Ask if they would like help from a teacher
- Go tell a teacher you believe the student might need some help
- Introduce yourself and invite the student to sit with you at lunch
True or False: I don't have to follow the rules because I have ADHD
FALSE. The rules apply to everyone, we have to work to manage our ADHD so that we can stay out of trouble. ADHD is NOT an excuse.
True or false: If I am struggling with my emotions at school, I can ask to speak to the school counselor.
TRUE
When you become playful and goofy
Silly
When we feel thankful and take a moment to thank the universe for our blessings.
Gratitude.
A classmate tells you they got their iPad taken away because they were on it too late when their parents found out. Which would you say in order to show EMPATHY?
1. Too bad, so sad!
2. You shouldn't have been on your iPad so late, that wouldn't have happened.
3. I'm sorry that happened, going without your iPad really stinks!
4. Just sneak it from your parents later.
True or False: ADHD is the same as neurodivergence
TRUE: Having a neurodivergent brain means you think and learn differently than someone who is neurotypical.