Stress Signals
Name one physical sign of stress.
Tense muscles, headaches, tiredness, or changes in sleep.
Name one activity you can do during a five-minute movement break.
Walking, stretching, dancing, or another favourite activity.
Fact or myth: Teenagers can experience mental health challenges.
Fact.
Name one trusted person a student could ask for help.
A teacher, school counsellor, trusted family member, or another safe adult.
Name one way stress can affect thoughts or feelings.
Worry, frustration, difficulty concentrating, or feeling overwhelmed.
What is one thing you can do when a task feels too big?
Break it into smaller steps and decide what to do first.
Fact or myth: Asking for help means you are weak.
Myth. Asking for help can take courage and is a positive step.
What should you do when a friend shares a difficult experience: listen or judge?
Listen without judging.
Name one behaviour that may be a sign of stress.
Withdrawing from others, procrastinating, snapping at people, or changing routines.
What is one example of social support?
Ask a trusted person for help or talk to someone who listens without judgement.
Fact or myth: You can always tell if someone is struggling just by looking at them.
Myth. People may hide their struggles or show few outward signs.
A friend is upset. Why should you avoid forcing them to share more than they want?
Respecting their choice helps them feel safe and supported.
True or false: Everyone reacts to stress in the same way.
False. People can respond differently to the same situation
Is taking slow breaths a short-term or long-term coping strategy?
Short-term.
Fact or myth: Some stress can motivate you to prepare for a challenge.
Fact. Some stress can motivate preparation, although ongoing or overwhelming stress can be harmful.
Your friend says, 'I feel like nobody wants to be my friend.' Give one supportive response.
Examples: 'That sounds really difficult' or 'I'm sorry you're feeling left out. Do you want to talk about it?'
Jordan has headaches, poor sleep, and trouble concentrating. What might these be signs of?
Possible signs of stress. These signs alone do not diagnose a condition.
Name one type of longer-term support that can help mental well-being.
Counselling, healthcare support, supportive relationships, routines, boundaries, or planning.
Fact or myth: Positive thinking alone can always resolve a mental illness.
Myth. Mental illnesses are real health conditions, and support or treatment may help.
A friend is struggling with stress that continues over time. What is one helpful next step?
Encourage them to speak with a trusted adult, school counsellor, or healthcare professional.