Mental Health Basics
What does "mental health" mean?
What is your emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Which of these is a healthy coping skill?
A) Yelling at your friends
B) Journaling or drawing
C) Ignoring your feelings
D) Bottling everything up
What is Journaling, drawing
Self-esteem means:
What is How you see and value yourself
Which is an example of good time management?
A) Breaking a big assignment into smaller steps
B) Waiting until the last minute to start
C) Playing video games until 2 a.m.
D) Forgetting the deadline
What is Breaking a big assignment into smaller steps
If you and a friend disagree, what is the BEST response?
What is Use “I feel” statements and listen to their side
True or False: It’s normal to feel sad, worried, or stressed sometimes.
What is True
Which coping skill can be used quietly in class?
A) Positive self-talk
B) Singing loudly
C) Running around
D) Talking nonstop
What is Positive self-talk
Which action can build self-esteem?
A) Comparing yourself to others on social media
B) Recognizing your strengths and achievements
C) Calling yourself names when you make mistakes
D) Avoiding challenges
What is Recognizing your strengths and achievements
Why is planning ahead important?
What is It helps reduce stress and stay organized
What is an example of setting a healthy boundary?
What is Telling a friend you can’t hang out if you need study time
Who can you talk to if you’re struggling with your mental health?
What is A trusted adult (parent, counselor, teacher)
If you feel anxious before a test, what could help?
What is Taking deep breaths and preparing in advance
Self-advocacy means:
What is Speaking up for your needs respectfully
What tool can help with organization?
What is
A) A planner or calendar
B) A to-do list
C) Phone reminders
A classmate spreads a rumor about you. What’s the healthiest first step?
What is Calmly talk to them or ask an adult for help
What is stigma in mental health?
What is a Negative attitudes or stereotypes about mental health struggles
What’s an example of an unhealthy coping skill?
A) Using substances like alcohol or vaping to escape stress
B) Talking with a counselor
C) Exercising or stretching
D) Writing about your feelings
What is Using substances like alcohol or vaping to escape stress
If you need more time on a school assignment, what is self-advocacy?
What is Asking your teacher politely for an extension
You keep forgetting homework. What’s the BEST strategy?
What is Write assignments down and check them daily
Which of these shows good conflict resolution?
A) Listening and compromising when possible
B) Respecting differences while staying calm
C) Talking behind someone’s back
D) Avoiding all conflicts forever
What is Respecting differences while staying calm
This is a term for how a person feels emotionally, mentally, and socially, and is influenced by factors like stress, relationships, and self-esteem.
A) Anxiety
B) Self-care
C) Mental Health
D) Confidence
What is mental health
When feeling overwhelmed or stressed, this is the technique where you focus on your breathing to calm your mind and body.
Options:
A) Meditation
B) Time Management
C) Deep Breathing
D) Journaling
What is Deep Breathing
This term refers to the positive or negative feelings you have about yourself and your worth.
Options:
A) Self-Esteem
B) Self-Image
C) Confidence
D) Body Positivity
What is Self-Esteem
This skill involves planning, organizing, and completing tasks efficiently, often using strategies like setting goals and breaking down large tasks.
Options:
A) Time Management
B) Self-Regulation
C) Organization
D) Task Initiation
What is time Time Management
This type of communication involves expressing your feelings and needs clearly and respectfully, without aggression.
Options:
A) Passive Communication
B) Aggressive Communication
C) Assertive Communication
D) Nonverbal Communication
What is Assertive Communication