Emotions and Self-Esteem
It is good for your self esteem to have friends who constantly put you down, make fun of you, and laugh at you. True or False.
False.
The body’s response to real or imagined danger or other life events is called stress. True or False?
True.
Your mental health is way less important than your physical health. True or False?
False.
Losing a loved one can cause feelings of sadness, loneliness, and/or anger. True or False?
Therapy is a common treatment for mental/emotional disorders. True or False?
True.
What is a combination of your feelings, likes, dislikes, attitudes, abilities, and habits called?
Personality.
What is a stressor? Give an example.
If you suffer a setback in life, a healthy mental health response would be to:
a. Give up
b. Don't give up
c. Become obese
B. Don't give up
What is the last stage of the grief reaction called?
Acceptance.
If you feel anxious/worried all the time should you seek help for a mental/emotional health problem?
Yes.
Describe the difference between self-steem and confidence.
Self-esteem- how you feel about yourself.
Confidence- the belief in your ability to do what you set out to do
What is the difference between a fight or flight response?
Flight: a person may walk away from a stressful situation where they are experiencing negative peer pressure
Fight: a person may stand up for themselves in a situation where they are experiencing negative peer pressure
Give two tips for strengthening your mental health.
Eat well: A balanced diet and staying hydrated can improve your energy.
How would you describe the first stage of grief?
Denial:
People may be in a state of shock
They may feel numb or unable to believe the loss has really happened.
Describe a mental/emotional disorder. What is it and how is it treated?
Give 3 tips for building self-esteem.
Set realistic goals
Focus on your strengths
Ask for help
Remember that no one is perfect
Think positively
Surround yourself with good friends
Give 3 tips for reducing stress.
Avoid stressful situations that you can control.
Time management: plan out and use time efficiently.
Get enough sleep.
Learn to set priorities and say no when necessary.
Talk to a parent or trusted adult for advice.
What is resilience? Give one example of a situation in which a person shows resilience.
The ability to recover from problems or loss.
Ex: losing a volleyball game, recovering and winning the next game
Describe 3 coping strategies for dealing with grief.
Give yourself time.
Accept all your thoughts and feelings.
Don’t be afraid to cry.
Remember to take care of yourself.
Get back into your normal routine as soon as you can.
Talk about your feelings.
Accept help from others.
Describe 3 steps you can take if a friend is threatening to harm themselves.
Get help from a trusted adult
Call the suicide hotline
Let your friend know that you care about them
Urge the person to seek professional help
Tell a school counselor or nurse
Give 4 tips for handling emotions in a healthy way.
acknowledge and accept your feelings, identify the source of your emotions, practice mindfulness techniques like meditation, express your emotions through healthy outlets like journaling or talking to trusted people, engage in physical activity, and seek professional support if needed
Give 4 strategies for coping with stress.
Relaxation: do something you enjoy
Physical activity: helps release chemicals in your body that make you feel better
Talking it out: can help you get it off your chest
Write in a journal: can help you think of new ways to solve the problem
Keeping a positive outlook: laugh out loud, have faith that things will turn out well in the end
Give at least 4 signs of good mental and emotional health.
Positive attitude about the future (optimistic)
Acting responsibly
Being able to relax and have fun
Being aware of your feelings and expressing them in a healthy way
Accepting constructive feedback without becoming angry or defensive
Being able to accept yourself and others
Knowing how to adjust to new situations (adapt)
Showing empathy
Improving your weaknesses
List all 5 stages in order of the grief reaction.
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
Name at least 2 of the 3 mental health professionals we discussed in class. Briefly describe what each professional does.
Psychologists- mental health professionals who are trained and licensed by the state to counsel. They can diagnose mental health problems and provide counseling.
Psychiatrists-are medical doctors who treat mental health problems. They can provide medication as well as counseling.
Clinical Social Workers (CSW)- licensed, certified mental health professionals with a master's degree in social work. They help people overcome health and social problems.