Resilience
What does the word “resilience” mean in mental health?
Resilience means the ability to bounce back or adapt after difficult experiences.
What is a personal boundary?
A limit you set to protect your time, energy, feelings, or physical space.
What does self-compassion mean?
Treating yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during mistakes or hardship.
What is the fight or flight response?
The body’s automatic reaction to perceived danger or stress.
What are two activities that can help keep your memory sharp? This type of memory helps you remember events from your life.
Reading, puzzles, learning a new skill, socializing, or physical activity.
Name one way social support can help during difficult times.
Social support provides encouragement, comfort, advice, and a sense of belonging.
Why is it important to say “no” sometimes?
It helps prevent burnout, resentment, and overwhelm.
How would you talk to a friend who made a mistake?
Kindly and encouragingly — and that’s how we should speak to ourselves.
What are two physical signs that your body is stressed?
Examples include a faster heart rate, sweating, shallow breathing, or muscle tension.
Why is sleep important for memory?
Sleep helps the brain store and organize memories.
How can past life challenges help build emotional strength?
They teach coping skills, perspective, and confidence.
What is an example of a respectful way to express your needs?
Using an “I statement,” such as: “I feel overwhelmed and need some help.”
Why is positive self-talk important?
It reduces stress and supports emotional well-being.
Which part of the body often beats faster during stress?
The heart.
What is one strategy for remembering appointments?
Using a calendar, setting alarms, writing notes, or using reminders.
What is one healthy coping skill that can improve resilience?
Examples include talking to a friend, prayer, exercise, journaling, or deep breathing.
How can healthy boundaries improve relationships?
They increase respect, communication, and balance.
What is one way to show kindness to yourself during a hard day?
Resting, taking a walk, asking for help, or speaking kindly to yourself.
How can slow breathing help calm the body?
It signals the nervous system to relax and reduces stress hormones.
How can staying socially active support brain health?
It stimulates the brain and supports cognitive function.
True or False: Resilience means never feeling sad or stressed.
False. It means coping in healthy ways, not avoiding emotions.
True or False: Setting boundaries is selfish.
False. Healthy boundaries support well-being and relationships.
True or False: Being self-compassionate means making excuses for mistakes.
False. It means being kind while still learning and taking responsibility.
True or False: The fight or flight response is always a bad thing.
False. It is helpful in real danger but can feel uncomfortable during everyday stress. What is cortisol?
True or False: Memory changes are always a sign of dementia.
False. Some memory changes are a normal part of aging.