Definitions
What is a stressor?
A factor that causes stress (event, situation, person, etc.)
True or False.
Anxiety is the most common mental health diagnosis in the US
True
Approximately 5.8 million children (age 3-17) have trouble with anxiety
Give an example on how you can express gratitude
writing a thank you letter, using manners, gratitude list
Name a resource that may be helpful if you or a friend are needing mental health help
Trust adult. Parent, counselor, teacher
How do we recognize our emotions?
Pause and think
Journalling
talk about your feelings
May is ____ Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
True or False:
If you are sad for a day, you are depressed
False. Everyone has off/rough days. This doesn't mean you are depressed. You could be having a poor mental health day ad can do things to cheer yourself up
Say something nice about a person on another team
Great!
Why is it important to talk/recognize our feelings?
Feel hurt inside, can't focus, become more angry, take it out on others
Why might it be important to ask a friend if they are having a hard time?
Show that you care and are paying attention, let them know they aren't alone
What is resilience?
The ability to overcome challenges
True or False:
All stress is negative
False. Extra 100 points if you can name a positive stressor
Describe a situation that makes you happy
finishing your homework, going swimming, seeing the sunshine
What are two things we need to be mentally well?
Attention, respect, support, rest, positive coping skills, connection, gratitude
How can someone be confident but not conceited?
Helping/teach others, building other people's confidence
What does coping mean?
Strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions.
Extra 100 points if you can name 5 healthy coping skills
True or False:
Anger is a bad emotion
False. Anger is a normal feeling. It's our behaviors that are positive or negative
What is something good that has happened to someone in your group recently?
:)
Give an example of a boundary you have with your friends
Having alone time, saying no, personal space, expecting respect
Why might someone ignore their mental health?
Don't want to be labeled, judged, people think differently of them