"Understanding Emotions"
Emotions are strong __________ that are influenced by circumstances, relationships, and mood.
What are feelings?
A healthy coping strategy that includes talking to friends, family, or trusted adults.
What is social support?
A short-term emotional state where negative feelings interfere with daily activities and relationships.
What is mental distress?
The body’s automatic response to stress that increases heart rate, breathing, and alertness.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
People with mental health challenges can still live successful and productive lives.
What is a fact?
Feeling more than one emotion at the same time, such as being excited but also nervous.
What are mixed emotions?
A coping strategy that involves physical movement like sports, walking, or exercise.
What is physical activity?
Patterns of thinking and feeling that decrease mental and emotional health.
What are mental health conditions?
Chemicals released during exercise that improve mood and reduce stress.
What are endorphins?
People with mental health disorders should just “try harder” to feel better.
What is a myth?
The first step in managing emotions is recognizing or identifying what you are feeling.
What is identifying emotions?
A practice that focuses attention on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
The ability to understand, manage, and respond to emotions effectively.
What is emotional intelligence?
Stress can cause physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, or upset stomach.
What is true?
Only people with mental illness need to take care of their mental health.
What is a myth?
Mental strategies people use to avoid uncomfortable feelings or thoughts.
What are defense mechanisms?
The process of thinking about and examining your own emotions and reactions.
What is self-reflection?
A model that explains how human needs progress from basic survival needs to personal growth.
What is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
When emotions influence physical health and physical health influences emotions.
What is Mind-Body Connection
Talking about mental health makes problems worse.
What is a myth?
An emotion that often appears when someone feels treated unfairly or something does not go their way.
What is anger?
A healthy coping strategy that involves activities like sleep, exercise, relaxation, and healthy habits.
What is self-care?
The ability to complete daily tasks, build relationships, and manage emotions effectively.
What is positive mental and emotional health?
Lack of this basic need can negatively affect mood, stress levels, and emotional stability.
What is sleep?
Mental health challenges are a sign of personal weakness.
What is a myth?