Trivia
True or False
Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health.
True. Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Everyone has mental health, regardless of whether they have a mental health condition.
Name one healthy coping skill you can use when you're feeling overwhelmed.
Deep breathing, walking, music, journaling, talking with someone, exercise, drawing, mindfulness, etc.
Why is it helpful to identify your emotions?
Naming emotions helps us understand and respond in healthy ways.
Name three qualities of a healthy friendship.
Trust, honesty, respect, kindness, communication, support.
True or False
Being successful means that you do not face challenges.
False. Everyone faces challenges in life because it's completely normal and important for our growth. No one is perfect, no matter your age or level of success.
True or False. Someone choosing not to be our friend means they are bully.
False. Everyone has the choose to do what's best for them. Bullying would involve targetting, name calling, hitting or other hurtful actions,
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment without judging your thoughts or feelings.
What's the difference between emotions and behaviors?
Emotions are what we feel; behaviors are how we act.
True or False. If a relationship is healthy it will always be healthy.
False. A relationship can start off healthy and become unhealthy later on. Maintaining relationships takes work and can be impacted by a variety of things.
Look around the room. Pick three people and list three DIFFERENT strengths that they possess.
Completion of the activity is the correct response
True or False. Communication is strictly verbal (meaning it's based on what someone is saying)
False. Non-verbal (unspoken) communication is just as important as verbal (spoken communication). It includes facial expressions, and how someone's body responds
What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy coping skill?
Healthy coping skills help safely manage emotions; unhealthy ones may help briefly but create bigger problems later.
Name three physical signs of stress.
Headaches, tense muscles, racing heart, upset stomach, fatigue, sweating, trouble sleeping, etc.
What does active listening look like?
Paying attention, not interrupting, making eye contact when appropriate, and being understanding, not judgmental.
Is asking for help a strength or a weakness? Explain your answer.
It's a strength because it takes courage to recognize when support is needed and seek it.
Explain what boundaries are, and why they are important.
Boundaries are limits YOU put in place to prioritize your mental, emotional and physical well being.
Explain the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique.
5 things you see, 4 touch, 3 hear, 2 smell, 1 taste.
What does emotional regulation mean?
Recognizing, understanding, and managing emotions in healthy ways.
If a friend shares something difficult with you, what are two supportive things you can do?
Listen without judgment, thank them, ask how you can help, share a difficult time you have been through, and encourage them to reach out to a trusted adult.
Name three different learning styles.
Visual (learn by seeing images/charts), Auditory (learn by hearing), Kinesthetic (learn by doing), Reading/Writing, Social (learn by collaborating with others)
Box breathing is done by breathing in for 4 seconds, holding, then breathing out for 4 seconds.(Other acceptable answers: Smell the flowers, blow out the candles)
Positive affirmations are done by telling yourself uplifting things
988 is the suicide or crisis hotline, if you're ever in a situation where you are considering harming yourself you can call 988 to talk to someone
Why are there no "bad" emotions?
Every emotion provides information—what matters is how we respond.
When should you involve a trusted adult, even if a friend asks you to keep a secret?
When someone may be a threat to themselves or others.
What is self-awareness and how does it pertain to strengths and weaknesses? Give an example of a time you used self-awareness.
Self-awareness is the ability to accurately recognize and understand your own character, feelings, motives, desires, thoughts, and behaviors.