Mental Health
This emotion is your body’s alarm system that tells you something feels unsafe or overwhelming.
What is Anxiety?
This legal substance for adults can damage the liver and judgment when misused.
What is alcohol?
This simple breathing technique can calm your body by slowing your inhale and exhale.
What is deep breathing?
This word describes being honest and telling the truth in a friendship.
What is honesty?
This type of stress can happen before tests or performances and often goes away once the event is over.
What is short-term stress? (or situational)
This common mood disorder can make everyday activities feel exhausting and less enjoyable.
What is depression?
This highly addictive drug is found in cigarettes and vapes.
What is nicotine?
This type of activity—like running, dancing, or walking—releases endorphins and boosts mood.
What is exercise?
This is what you use when you talk about your feelings instead of keeping them inside.
What is communication?
This self-care habit includes getting 8–10 hours of rest to help your brain recharge.
What is sleep?
This kind of professional helps you talk through your feelings and teaches coping strategies.
What is a therapist?
This colorful, peer-pressure phrase describes when friends try to push you into doing something you’re not comfortable with.
What is "just try it once"?
This creative outlet—like drawing, music, or writing—helps express feelings without words.
What is art?
This type of friend cheers you on and wants good things for you.
What is supportive friend?
This grounding technique uses your five senses to bring you back to the present moment.
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 method?
This skill involves paying attention to the present moment without judging it.
What is mindfulness?
This type of dependence happens when your body feels like it needs a drug to function.
What is physical addiction?
This skill means knowing when to step away from a stressful situation before reacting.
What is taking a break or a pause?
This word means treating others the way you want to be treated.
What is respect?
This everyday activity—like listening to music, journaling, or stretching—helps you reset after a stressful day.
What is a self-care routine?
This word describes the ability to bounce back after tough or stressful situations.
What is resilience?
This place can help if you’re worried about a friend’s substance use.
What is Sage's Army?
This skill is used when you want to write out your thoughts.
What is journaling?
This is what you’re setting when you say “I’m not comfortable with that.”
What is boundaries?
This word describes healthy ways your mind and body respond when you're overwhelmed, such as asking for help or taking breaks.
What is coping?