What is mental health?
True or False - Only people with mental illness have mental health
False
This emotion might take over when you're scared of failing a test.
Fear
Name one creative way to let out emotions.
Drawing, journaling, music, etc.
Myth or Fact: People who talk about mental health are just seeking attention.
Myth
Fill in the blank: Taking care of your mind is a form of ____.
Strength
Mental health is about how you ___, ___, and ___ with things in life.
Think, feel, and deal
This emotion can show up when you feel rejected or left out.
Sadness
True or False – Saying “no” to things that stress you out is a form of self-care.
True
Myth or Fact: Therapy is only for people with serious problems.
Myth
What age group is most affected by anxiety and depression growing fast?
Teens / Young adults
What word describes taking care of your mind like you take care of your body?
Mental fitness
If you’re jumping around because you got good news, what emotion is in control?
Joy
What are the four categories of coping strategies we learned?
Talk it out, Let it out, Take a break, Protect your energy
Myth or Fact: Your emotions can affect your physical health.
Fact
Mental health affects your mood, relationships, and even your ____ health.
Physical
What animated movie inspired this lesson?
Inside Out
You feel your face heat up and you want to yell. What emotion is that?
Anger
Give one example of “taking a break” for your mental health.
Walking, unplugging, breathing, sleeping
Myth or Fact: Everyone feels stress and big emotions sometimes.
Fact
What does it mean when your “Control Center” is unbalanced?
One emotion is taking over too long or too strong
What part of the brain was compared to a “Control Center”?
Your mind / emotions center
Which Inside Out emotion might appear when something feels gross or uncomfortable?
Disgust
You’re feeling overwhelmed and your thoughts are racing. What’s one physical coping strategy you could use to calm down?
Go for a walk, stretch, do breathing exercises, squeeze a stress ball, take a break from screens, etc.
Myth or Fact: Talking about your feelings is a sign of weakness.
Myths
What was the key message we ended on?
“Mental health isn’t about fixing what’s broken, it’s about strengthening what you already have.”