mental health
how would you describe mental health
a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being
what is a coping skill?
a healthy way to handle stress, emotions, or difficult situations
true or false: peer pressure can influence someone to try drugs or alcohol
true
what makes someone a leader
someone who guides, inspires, helps others, and sets a positive example
what year was tiktok originally launched internationally
changes in mood, isolation, sadness, anger, trouble sleeping, loss of interest, etc
name one calming activity you can do when stressed
deep breathing, journaling, listening to music, drawing
name one reason teens may choose to stay drug free
health, sports, goals, family, school success, mental health, future career
name one important leadership quality
communication, honesty, responsibility, confidence, teamwork, empathy
what is FOMO
fear of missing out
true or false: its ok to ask for help when youre struggling emotionally
true
what breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding then exhaling
box breathing
what does peer pressure mean
feeling influenced by others to act a certain way
true or false: leaders always have to be the loudest in the room
what popular streaming platform asks, "who's still watching" after binge watching for a while
netflix
what is anxiety
feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear that can effect daily life
why is talking about your feelings a healthy coping skill?
it helps release emotions, gain support, and reduce stress
"im good" "thats not my thing"
walk away, change the subject
what does teamwork mean?
working together to achieve a common goal
what does it mean if someone says a song is "a skip"
its a song they dont like or usually skip
name two healthy ways to support a friend struggling with mental health
listen without judging, encourage them to talk to a trusted adult/counselor, check in on them, help them find support
give an example of an unhealthy coping skill and what would be a healthy replacement
substance use -> exercising or journaling
what are two possible consequences of underage drinking or drug use
poor decisions, legal trouble, addiction, school issues, health problems, unsafe situations
describe a time when a teen can show leadership at school or in the community
helping others, speaking up positively, organizing activities, mentoring peers, volunteering, etc
name 3 apps teens commonly use to communicate with besides texting
snapchat, discord, instagram, tiktok, whatsapp