Name That Feeling
A feeling you might get when you're lying down, listening to your favorite song.
Calm/Relaxed
In small doses, anxiety can be a good thing. True or false?
True - Anxiety can motivate us and make us more productive. A little bit of anxiety can motivate us to study harder. And a burst of anxiety can even be a lifesaver when it helps us get out of the way of danger.
When someone holds back their actions. This is needed when we become angry...We should exercise _____. It begins with a C
Control
Sometimes people use anger to hide other feelings and emotions. What feelings could that be? Name two
Various answers (disappointment, shame, guilt, hurt, sadness, etc)
You can tell if someone has a mental illness by looking in their eyes.
Myth
A feeling that might be prompted by a sunny day and doing what you want to do.
Cheerful/happy
How we think about something can impact how we feel. True or false?
True
What is it called when you deliberately stay away and/or avoid most people?
Isolating
Name two things you could say if you called a helpline.
Various examples: I’m having a hard time; I need to talk to somebody; Today was really tough; I’m not sure what to say; I need help; I need someone to listen; Hello; etc
63% of youth point to stigma as the most likely reason to not seek help (2012)
Fact
The feeling you may have when you have three large assignments due and are given another.
Overwhelmed or stressed
Not everyone gets angry. True or false?
False - Everyone gets angry. It is ok to get angry but it is important we handle it in an appropriate manner
When we "see the world with a glass half full point of view" we are being _____.
Optimistic
What can someone do if they are struggling with anxiety?
Talk to someone you trust about it; try positive coping strategies (more than once) and find out what works for you; talk to your doctor
1 in 5 children and youth in Ontario struggle with a mental health concern.
Fact
A good friend makes a negative comment about your appearance. What's the feeling?
Upset, hurt or angry
Our feelings are important because they help us deal with situations we encounter daily. True or false?
True. Our feelings are made to be felt, explored, understood and released in a positive manner.
What word means "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back'?"
Resilience
How can talking about a hard time be helpful? Give two reasons.
Various examples: Process what’s going on; share your feelings; work out what’s bothering you and explore what you can do about it; feel better; don’t feel alone; feel cared for; create a connection between people
About 70% of mental health challenges begin in childhood or youth.
Fact - That’s why getting help early is so important because it can lead to improved achievement in school and better health outcomes in life.
You find an important school assignment in your backpack that you thought you'd turned in. What's the feeling?
Anxious
It is healthy for someone to be angry. True or false?
True. A HEALTHY expression of anger allows others to know how we feel and helps to resolve conflicts or problems. We all experience anger.
What word refers to a person’s overall sense of their value, worth, abilities and beliefs about themselves?
Self-esteem
Name three ways social media negatively affects teens.
Various examples: disrupts sleep; unrealistic views of others; unrealistic expectations; cyberbullying; spreading rumours; fear of missing out (FOMO); self-image issues; inappropriate content; inaccurate information
Mental illnesses will never affect you.
Myth - All of us will be affected by mental illnesses. You may not experience a mental illness yourself, but it’s very likely that a family member, friend, or co-worker will experience challenges.