Stress
This is the body's response to pressure or challenges
What is stress?
This feeling happens when you are worn out from too much stress.
What is burnout?
This emotion might occur when you have too many assignments due at once.
What is anxiety or overwhelm?
Taking slow, steady breaths is an example of this coping technique.
What is deep breathing?
Mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and this well-being
What is social well-being?
A common physical sign of stress that can make your heart beat faster.
What is a racing heartbeat?
A common sign of burnout is feeling tired even after doing this.
What is resting or sleeping?
Naming what you feel instead of ignoring it is called this.
What is emotional awareness?
Taking a short pause between tasks can help you do this.
What is recharge or refocus?
This harmful belief says that asking for mental health help is a sign of weakness.
What is a mental health stigma?
This type of stress can happen before a big test or presentation.
What is short-term stress?
Burnout can make someone lose motivation and interest in these.
What are activities they usually enjoy?
This is the ability to understand and share another person's feelings.
What is empathy?
This activity uses movement to help support mood and manage stress.
What is physical activity?
This professional can help people work through emotional and mental health challenges.
What is a therapist or counselor?
When stress lasts a long time, it can affect your sleep, mood, and this.
What is your physical health?
This boundary can help prevent burnout by keeping school or work from taking over all your time.
What is setting limits?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
Breaking a large assignment into smaller steps is an example of this skill.
What is time management?
True or false: You can look happy on the outside and still be struggling inside.
True
Name one healthy way to manage stress before it becomes overwhelming.
What is (Answers may include deep breathing, breaks, or talking to someone.)
Name two changes that may help someone recover from burnout.
What is (Answers may include rest, support, reduced demands, and time away from stressors.)
Why can talking about your feelings help you cope with difficult situations?
It can help you process emotions, gain perspective, and find support.
Name two trusted people or professionals a person could approach when struggling with their mental health.
What is, (Answers may include a trusted adult, school counselor, therapist, or doctor.)
When someone's mental health struggles interfere with daily life, this is one helpful step they can take.
What is reaching out to a trusted adult or mental health professional?