Basics
17. What is mental health?
A person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
14. Stress before a big test that motivates you is called what?
Acute stress.
11. Who in a school can students talk to about mental health?
School counselor.
15. What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
21. A student feels pressure before a presentation but it goes away afterward. What type of stress is this?
Acute stress.
4. Name one reason mental health is important.
It affects how we think, feel, and act.
25. Stress that lasts for months is called what?
Chronic Stress
23. Give one warning sign of depression.
Loss of interest in activities.
7. Name one way to practice mindfulness.
Deep breathing.
10. A student has headaches, exhaustion, and pressure for months. What type of stress is this?
Chronic stress.
22. What is one common mental health disorder among teens?
Anxiety (also depression, ADHD).
6. Name one healthy coping strategy.
Exercise (others: journaling, breathing, talking to someone).
8. Why is asking for help a sign of strength?
It shows responsibility and self-awareness, not weakness.
24. What is resilience?
The ability to recover from challenges or setbacks.
18. If a student stops hanging out with friends and loses interest in hobbies, what might this signal?
Depression or mental health struggle.
9. What is a warning sign someone may be struggling?
Withdrawing from friends (other acceptable signs: changes in sleep, mood, appetite, grades).
20. Name one unhealthy coping strategy.
Substance use (also avoidance, aggression).
19. What is one reason people avoid getting help?
Stigma or fear of being judge
12. What is one way to build resilience?
Setting goals or practicing problem-solving.
13. A student turns to alcohol or vaping to feel better. What is this an example of?
Unhealthy coping.
1. What does “stigma” mean?
Negative attitudes or stereotypes about mental health that make people feel ashamed to get help.
3. What is the main difference between healthy and unhealthy coping?
Healthy coping reduces stress long-term; unhealthy coping feels good short-term but causes harm later.
2. What is one benefit of mental health education in schools?
Helps students recognize signs early and seek help.-Coping Strategies
5. How does mindfulness reduce stress?
It slows thoughts and calms the nervous system.
16. A student recognizes they are overwhelmed and asks for help from a counselor. What skill does this show?
Self-advocacy and resilience.