Mental Health Basics
What is the term for taking care of your emotional, mental, and physical well-being?
What is self-care?
This emotion is often described as feeling cheerful or content.
What is happiness?
Getting enough of this each night can improve mood and focus.
What is sleep?
Mental Health Awareness Month is observed during this month in the United States.
What is May? Mental Health Awareness Month
Finish the phrase: “It’s okay to not be ___.”
What is okay?
This common mental health condition can involve persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression? Depression
Taking slow, deep breaths can help calm this common stress response.
What is anxiety or panic?
This activity can release endorphins and reduce stress.
What is exercise? Exercise
Green is commonly used as the awareness color for this topic.
What is mental health awareness?
Name one thing that helps you relax after a stressful day.
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This mental health condition often includes excessive worry, nervousness, or fear.
What is anxiety? Anxiety Disorder
Name a physical sign someone might experience when stressed.
What is headaches, sweating, fast heartbeat, tiredness, or stomach aches?
Name one screen-free activity that may support mental wellness.
What is reading, drawing, walking, crafting, or spending time outside?
True or False: Talking openly about mental health can help reduce stigma.
What is true?
This calming technique involves inhaling and exhaling slowly.
What is deep breathing?
Name one healthy coping skill people can use during stressful times.
What is journaling, exercise, deep breathing, talking to a friend, or meditation?
This skill involves recognizing and managing your emotions.
What is emotional regulation?
Drinking enough water and eating balanced meals supports both physical and this type of health.
What is mental health?
This trusted adult or professional may help students with emotional or academic challenges at school.
What is a school counselor or social worker?
Name one positive affirmation someone could say to themselves.
What is “I am doing my best,” “I matter,” or “I can get through this”?
True or False: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
What is true?
Saying “I need a break” is an example of setting this.
What is a boundary?
This mindfulness practice encourages focusing on the present moment.
What is meditation? Meditation
Name one way to support a friend who may be struggling emotionally.
What is listening, checking in, encouraging support, or being kind?
Daily Double
Mental health awareness campaigns often encourage people to do these three things: seek help, practice self-care, and reduce this.
What is stigma?