Emotions
Is it normal to feel sad some days?
Yes. It’s okay to feel sad and talking to people could help to deal with the situation.
True or False: Everyone feels emotions the same way.
False: Everyone has a different way of feeling and expressing their emotions to others
Name 3 coping strategies to use when you are going through a hard time.
Meditation, reading, coloring, journaling, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, exercising, reaching out to a friend / family member / professional for support...
Why do you think students bully others?
To make themselves feel better, to feel powerful…
Joke- What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A PALM Tree!!
Can you feel multiple emotions at one time?
Yes! It's common to think that you can only feel one way at a time. No single feeling is more valid than another, they can all coexist.
What you eat does not affect how you feel.
False, proper nutrition is incredibly important for mental health. If you eat well, you help get proper nutrients to your brain and that helps you get into a positive state of mental health.
What is one example of an unhealthy coping skill?
fighting, substance use, self-harm, isolation, over/under eating, suppression of emotions...
Often referred to as the "stress hormone"
Hint: you would feel a lot of this if you were being chased by an animal
Adrenaline
How many colors are in the rainbow?
Seven! Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
What are examples of bad emotions?
Trick Question!! There are no bad emotions, only poor reactions.
If you have a mental illness you will feel mad, sad or worried all the time.
False. People diagnosed with a mental illness may not have to battle their illness every day. Everyday is different for them, they can still be happy.
What is the number for the National Crisis and Suicide Hotline?
988
If you like yourself, you have high ____.
If you do not like yourself, you have low ____.
Self-Esteem/ Self-Worth
Who has won the most Olympic medals?
Michael Phelps.
He has won 28 medals!
You might feel THIS way if...
The person next to you won't stop tapping their desk.
Annoyed, angry, irritated
What is your responsibility?
True or False: Everyone has mental health
True! Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, but everyone has mental health.
Name a coping skill you can use at your desk that does NOT require any tools such as fidget toys.
Deep breathing, counting things around the room, meditation, grounding.
What is the correct response when someone tells asks you to stop doing something?
"Okay, I am sorry", "I won't do it again", "Thank you for telling me how it made you feel, I will stop"
These are great responses, but you must MEAN IT when you say them.
What do you call animals that eat both vegetables and meat?
Omnivores.
You might feel THIS way if...
You trip and fall in front of everyone.
Embarrassed
Unhealthy coping skills are still coping skills
True!
There are both healthy and unhealthy coping skills; the key is to knowing which are which, and utilizing healthy ones.
Why are coping skills important?
Coping skills help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with stressful situations in life.
Name 3 ways you can get points taken away.
Josh will clarify
What is the largest living animal?
The Blue Whale