Mental Health
How do you say "mental health" in Spanish?
Salud mental
How do you say "I feel happy" in Spanish?
Me siento feliz.
What is the Spanish term for “anxiety attack”?
Ataque de ansiedad
What is a Spanish phrase that means "Take a deep breath"?
Respira profundo
How many hours of sleep does a teenager need each night?
8-10
Name a positive and a negative emotion in Spanish.
Positiva: feliz, alegre, emocionada, amada, calmada Negativa: triste, preocupada, enojada, timida, cansada
What emotion might you feel before taking a big test? (Answer in Spanish)
Nervioso/a (nervous) or ansioso/a (anxious)
Name one professional who helps people with their mental health- in Spanish.
Psicólogo o terapeuta
Name one thing that may cause you stress at school.
Homework, exams, presentations, other students, teachers etc.
How do you say “I need to rest” in Spanish?
Necesito descansar.
What is a healthy strategy to manage stress?
Deep breathing, managing your time well, exercising, doing selfcare, listening to music, drawing, playing a sport etc.
How do you say “It’s okay to cry” in Spanish?
Está bien llorar.
How do you say “I need help” in Spanish?
Necesito ayuda.
Name three emotions in Spanish.
Alegría (joy), miedo (fear), enojo (anger)
True or false: Using your phone before bed helps you sleep better.
False (Falso). (The blue light can make it harder to fall asleep.)
True or false? Talking to a friend about your feelings can help with mental health.
True
If someone says “Estoy estresado” (I’m stressed), what advice would you give them in Spanish?
Take a deep breath, rest, talk to someone, etc.
What is one positive affirmation you can say to yourself in Spanish?
"Soy fuerte." "Soy una buena persona," etc.
What are three common signs of stress?
Trouble sleeping, change in humor, headaches, anxiety, loss of appetite, lost of interest in activities you enjoy etc.
What is one physical activity that helps reduce stress? (Answer in Spanish)
(Example) Bailar (dancing), correr (running), nadar (swimming), hacer yoga.
What Spanish word and mental illness means feeling very nervous or worried?
Anxiety (ansiedad)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is one physical sign that someone is nervous?
Sweaty hands, fast heartbeat, shaking.
What’s a way to express your emotions without using words or talking?
Art, music, dancing, journaling, etc.
How do you say “I feel stressed” in Spanish?
Me siento estresado/a.
Name three ways social media can affect mental health.
(Example) Comparison, cyberbullying, lack of sleep, etc.