Mental Health Basics
This mental health condition is often characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
This simple coping skill involves slowly breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.
What is deep breathing?
This emotion is often felt when something unfair happens.
What is anger?
Saying “please” and “thank you” shows this.
What is being polite (or good manners)?
This season is often associated with new beginnings and growth.
What is spring?
This is the term for a professional who helps people talk through problems and emotions.
What is a therapist (or counselor)?
This coping skill involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
This emotion might show up as butterflies in your stomach before a big test.
What is nervousness (or anxiety)?
Walking away from a conflict instead of fighting is an example of this.
What is making a safe/healthy choice?
This game involves acting things out without speaking.
What is charades?
This type of thinking focuses on the worst possible outcome.
What is catastrophizing?
Name one healthy physical activity that can reduce stress.
What is exercise? (walking, running, yoga, etc.)
This emotion is often connected to loss or disappointment.
What is sadness?
This is when you look at someone while they are talking.
What is eye contact?
This popular activity involves watching episodes of a show back-to-back.
What is binge-watching?
This mental health condition can include excessive worry, restlessness, and trouble concentrating.
What is anxiety?
This coping strategy involves challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with more balanced ones.
What is cognitive restructuring (or reframing)?
This is the ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings.
What is empathy?
This means listening carefully when someone else is talking.
What is active listening?
This color is often associated with calm and relaxation.
What is blue?
This term describes bouncing back after difficult experiences.
What is resilience?
This skill involves removing yourself from a stressful situation to calm down before responding.
What is walking away or taking a break?
This emotion might make your heart race and your body feel tense.
What is fear?
This conflict skill involves finding a solution that works for both people.
What is compromise?
If you could instantly learn any skill, what would it be?
(Open answer)