EMOTIONAL HEALTH
What is the ability to manage and express emotions in a healthy way?
Emotional health
What is a goal that can be achieved quickly called?
Short-term goal
What emergency number should you call in the United States?
911
What is the process of thinking before acting called?
Decision-making
What hormone is commonly released during stress?
Adrenaline or cortisol
Name one healthy coping skill for stress.
Exercise, talking to someone, deep breathing, music, etc.
What is self-esteem?
How a person feels about themselves
What is one way to stay safe online?
Strong passwords/not sharing information/etc.
Name one factor that can influence decisions.
Friends/family/emotions/social media/etc.
What is one physical sign of stress?
Headaches, sweating, fast heartbeat, etc.
A student becomes overwhelmed before a test and practices deep breathing to calm down. What coping strategy are they using?
Healthy stress management/coping skill
A student practices basketball daily to improve for next season. What personal growth skill is being demonstrated?
Goal-setting/self-improvement
A stranger online asks for personal information. What should you do?
Refuse/block/tell trusted adult
A student walks away from a fight instead of participating. What skill are they demonstrating?
Responsible decision-making
Why can lack of sleep increase stress levels?
It affects mood, focus, and emotional regulation.
Why can unmanaged stress negatively affect physical health?
It can affect sleep, heart rate, focus, immune system, etc
Why is self-confidence important when resisting peer pressure?
Confident people are more likely to make independent healthy choices.
Why is situational awareness important for safety?
Helps avoid dangerous situations
Why is peer pressure powerful for teenagers?
Teens want acceptance/belonging/social approval
How can exercise help reduce stress?
Releases endorphins/improves mood
Explain why emotional health is important for relationships and decision-making.
Emotions affect communication, judgment, reactions, and choices.
Explain how personal growth can affect future success.
Better habits, goals, discipline, and decisions improve outcomes.
Explain how poor decisions can increase personal safety risks.
Unsafe choices can lead to injury, violence, or dangerous situations.
Explain why thinking about consequences is important before making decisions.
Decisions can have long-term effects on health and future.
Explain why healthy coping skills are more effective than unhealthy coping skills long-term.
Healthy skills solve stress safely without harmful consequences.