Mental Health
What does "mental health" mean?
Mental health is how you think, feel, and act. It focuses on your emotions and thoughts.
True or False: All feelings are okay, even uncomfortable ones.
True
What is the definition of a healthy coping skill?
100 bonus points if you name ONE coping skill!
Something safe that helps you to feel good.
What does "self-esteem" mean?
How you feel about yourself, like a secret voice inside that says, "I am a worthy, capable person."
What is one healthy habit that helps your brain stay strong?
Sleep, water, exercise, and eat healthy foods.
Can you tell that someone has a mental illness just by looking at them?
No!
True or False: Only adults feel stressed?
False
What does it mean to have an unhealthy coping skill?
100 bonus points if you name ONE UNHEALTHY coping skill!
A way of dealing with feelings that causes harm or makes things worse
Possible unhealthy coping skills: Yelling, hitting, breaking things, or ignoring feelings
How is confidence connected to mental health?
Feeling capable helps emotions
Having confidence also helps to have good mental health.
Why do kids need more sleep than adults?
Their brains are still growing and need extra rest.
Name one thing that can affect your mental health during the day.
Sleep, stress, friendships, schoolwork
(anything works)
True or False: Everyone’s brain reacts to emotions the same way.
False — people handle emotions differently.
Why is it important to choose coping skills that don’t hurt yourself or others?
Because it keeps you and others safe and helps you feel better in a healthy way.
How does practicing something (sports, music, reading) help build confidence?
Practice builds skill, and skill builds confidence.
How can sleep affect mental health?
100 bonus points if you can say how many hours of sleep are HEALTHY for 4th and 5th graders!
It helps your brain rest and manage emotions
BONUS POINT ANSWERS:
9 to 12 hours.
What does it mean to have good mental health?
You can handle feelings and problems in a healthy way
True or False: You can be confident and still ask for help.
True — confident people know when they need support.
What should you do if a coping skill isn’t working for you?
Try another one or ask a trusted adult for support.
What does confidence look like when something doesn’t go your way?
Staying calm, believing in yourself, and trying again instead of giving up.
Your heart is racing and your hands feel sweaty. What is your body trying to tell you? How might you be feeling?
You might be feeling stressed or nervous
Someone laughs with friends but feels worried inside. What does this tell us about mental health?
You can’t always tell how someone feels by looking at them
True or False: If someone is smiling, it means they feel happy.
False — people can smile even when they feel sad or worried inside.
Why is it important to practice coping skills before you need them?
Your brain learns them better, so they work faster when you’re upset.
What’s the difference between confidence and bragging?
Confidence is believing in yourself; bragging is putting others down to feel better.
What is “gratitude,” and why does it help your mental health?
Being thankful; it boosts mood and helps you focus on the good.