Inside Out 1 – Emotional Science
In the movie, which emotion is responsible for helping Riley stay safe by identifying potential dangers?
Fear
What new emotion appears in Riley’s mind that focuses on worrying about the future?
Anxiety
True/False Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
True
What is one healthy coping strategy when feeling overwhelmed?
deep breathing
exercise
talking to someone
Mental health is only important for adults.
Myth—Mental health is important for people of all ages, including kids and teens.
Riley’s “Islands of Personality” represent important parts of her identity. Name one example from the movie.
Family Island
Friendship Island
Hockey Island
Goofball Island
Why does Anxiety try to take control of Riley’s decisions?
To prepare for possible future problems and help her succeed
What part of mental health helps people handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions?
Emotional regulation / coping skills
Why is it unhealthy to ignore or suppress emotions for long periods of time?
It can increase stress and harm mental health
Myth or Fact: Talking to someone about your feelings can improve mental health.
Fact—Sharing feelings with trusted people can reduce stress and help people feel supported.
Why does Joy try to stop Sadness from touching Riley’s core memories at the beginning of the movie?
She believes sadness will ruin happy memories
Puberty brings physical and emotional changes. In the movie, how does this affect Riley’s emotions?
New emotions appear and emotions become more intense
What is one warning sign that someone may need help with their mental health?
Answer examples:
• constant sadness
• withdrawal from friends
• extreme stress
• changes in sleep or behavior
What is resilience?
The ability to recover from challenges or difficult situations
Myth or Fact: Stress can sometimes affect your physical health.
Fact—Stress can cause headaches, stomachaches, sleep problems, and fatigue
When Riley runs away from home, what does this show about her emotional regulation?
Her emotions were out of balance and she was struggling to cope
Which emotion represents feeling self-conscious or awkward in social situations?
Embarrassment
Why is talking about mental health important in public health?
Because it affects overall health, relationships, and community well-being
How can supportive friendships improve mental health?
They provide emotional support and reduce feelings of isolation
Myth or Fact: People should always hide their emotions so they look strong.
Myth—Expressing emotions in healthy ways is important for mental well-being.
What major message about emotional health does the movie teach about sadness?
Sadness helps people connect with others and receive support
How does the movie show that emotional complexity increases during adolescence?
More emotions appear and they interact in more complicated ways
How can stress affect the body physically? Name one example.
Answer examples:
• headaches
• stomach problems
• trouble sleeping
• increased heart rate
Why is understanding emotions important when making decisions?
Emotions influence behavior and choices
Myth or Fact: Everyone experiences mental health challenges differently.
Fact—People react to stress and emotions in different ways.