Understanding Emotions/mental health
What is an example of a common emotion?
happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and surprise.
What is stress
Stress is the body's response to challenges or demands.
what is 1 healthy way you can manage your stress?
answers will vary
What are some signs / symptoms of depression ?
Symptoms may include feelings of hopelessness, fatigue, and changes in sleep patterns.
This animated movie features a red panda who “poofs” when emotional and takes place in Toronto.
What is Turning Red?
What could a secondary (complex) emotion be?
guilt or pride are just two examples
This hormone is released when you are stressed and prepares your body for “fight or flight.”
What is adrenaline?
Getting this amount of sleep each night (for teens) helps manage stress.
What is 8–10 hours?
This condition involves excessive worry, fear, or nervousness.
What is anxiety?
This Canadian organization provides 24/7 confidential mental health support for youth by phone and text.
What is Kids Help Phone?
what is mental health?
Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
how can stress affect you?
Stress can affect your physical health, emotions, and behavior.
This activity releases endorphins and improves mood.
Physical Activity (exercise)
Are Mental Health and Mental Illness the same thing?
Nope.
This Canadian singer from Stratford, Ontario became famous as a teenager with the song “Baby.”
Who is Justin Bieber?
What is mindfulness?
involves being present and aware of your thoughts and feelings.
What is a physical affect of stress?
headaches
what are some mindfulness techniques?
meditation
yoga
there are more!
What does ADHD affect? (2)
affects focus, self-control, and behavior.
This global sporting event takes place every four years and includes both Summer and Winter competitions.
What are the Olympic Games?
What can help you build Resilience?
Developing coping skills and a positive mindset can help build resilience.
What is eustress and an example? Hint: the opposite of distress
stress that leads to a positive response
ex : starting a new job
what are 2 healthy lifestyle choices we talked about
balanced diet
exercise
This professional is trained to help people talk through emotional and mental health challenges.
Who is a psychologist or therapist?
NASA successfully landed what rover on Mars in 2021.
Perseverance