Mental & Emotional Health
What does it mean to have good mental and emotional health?
Having a positive view of yourself and being resilient.
What is conflict?
A disagreement.
What should you do first when resolving a conflict?
Ask the person to talk privately.
You disagree with a friend. What could you do to prevent the disagreement from getting worse?
Talk privately, stay calm, and use healthy communication.
After committing to a plan, forgive each other and ________.
Move on
Is stress always negative or harmful?
No. Stress is not always negative or harmful.
What is self-concept?
How you see and think about yourself.
How should you share your feelings during a conflict?
In a calm tone.
Someone is upset with you. What should you do while they are talking?
Listen without interrupting.
Stress is NOT always ________.
Negative or harmful.
What is a good sign of mental health?
Being able to adapt to new situations.
What is perseverance?
Continuing to work toward something even when it is challenging.
What should you NOT do while actively listening?
Interrupt
Someone calls you a name as you walk away from a conflict. What could you do?
Do not escalate the conflict. Continue walking away or calmly remove yourself from the situation.
Having a good self-concept does NOT mean seeing yourself as ________.
Perfect.
How are resilience and perseverance connected?
Both involve continuing through challenges and difficulties.
What is a defense mechanism?
An unhealthy strategy people use to deal with strong emotions.
What should you do after creating a plan?
Commit to the plan, forgive each other, and move on.
Someone is angry with you. Does resolving the conflict mean you have to agree with them?
No. You can listen to and acknowledge someone's feelings without agreeing with them.
Resilience is closely related to the character virtue of ________.
Perseverance.
What emotional needs do all people share?
To belong; to love and be loved; and to make a difference in the world.
What is active listening?
Listening without interrupting, checking for understanding, and acknowledging feelings.
What can make conflicts worse?
Jealousy and Peer Pressure
You are angry with someone. What is a healthy way to express your anger?
Calmly explain how you feel instead of yelling, insulting, or interrupting.
Good mental and emotional health includes having a positive view of yourself and being ________.
Resilient.