Mental Health Basics
What does “mental health” mean?
Your emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What’s the word for understanding and sharing another person’s feelings?
Empathy
Stress can be both ________ and ________.
Positive and Negative
How you feel about yourself / your self-worth.
What is self-esteem?
You think before acting, consider options, and make a choice. What skill is this?
Decision Making
True or False: Everyone has mental health, just like physical health.
True
Which is NOT a basic emotion?
a) Happiness
b) Sadness
c) Jealousy
d) Anger
c) Jealousy
Name one healthy way to manage stress.
Exercise, deep breathing, talking to someone, journaling, hobbies, etc.
You're overall opinion of yourself?
What is Ideal self?
You stand up for yourself without being rude. What skill is this?
Assertive Communcation
Which is a sign of good mental health?
a) Coping with stress
b) Strong relationships
c) Feeling good about yourself
True or False: Emotions are always “good” or “bad.”
False — all emotions are normal, it’s how you handle them that matters.
True or False: Ignoring stress always makes it go away.
False
Name a way to boost self-esteem?
a) Positive self-talk
b) Not Comparing yourself to others
c) Don't focus only on mistakes
You relax your body and mind to handle stress. What skill is this?
Stress Management
Name one factor that can affect your mental health.
Stress, sleep, relationships, environment, genetics, etc
What physical change might happen when you feel stress?
Faster heartbeat, sweating, tense muscles, etc.
What is the name for good stress?
Eustress
Name one sign of high self-esteem.
Confidence, resilience, positive outlook, setting goals, etc.
What is resilience?
The ability to bounce back from challenges or setbacks.
True or False: Taking care of your mental health is only important when you feel unwell.
False
This complex emotion blends joy and sadness, often felt when looking back at fond memories.
What is Nostalgia?
The body’s automatic reaction to stress or danger.
What is the “fight-or-flight” response?
True or False: Self-esteem never changes.
False — it can go up or down over time.
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False — it shows strength and self-awareness.