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."
Can you tell that someone has a mental illness just by looking at them?
No!
True or False: Only adults feel stressed?
False
Name one thing that can affect your mental health during the day.
Sleep, stress, friendships, schoolwork
(anything works)
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
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