Myths vs Truths
Mental Wellness is only for people with psychological problems
False: Mental Wellness is for everyone, all ages a key part of our wholistic wellbeing
This can happen in workplace settings when we experience too much exhaustion and fatigue for too long
What is burrnout
This type of mindset is all about your belief that your intelligence, talents and abilities can be developed over time with learning and persistence.
What is a growth mindset?
Shiela is having difficulties sustaining attention in class, she can't recall simple details and says her mind feels cloudy. She is experiencing changes in what area of functioning?
What is concentration?
Resilience is the absence of problems in our lives
False: Resilience is about how well be can adapt to adversity and life's challenges
A feeling of unease worry or fear that can range from mild to severe
What is anxiety?
It is your ability to identify and manage your own emotions as well as the emotions of others
What is emotional intelligence
Annoyance, feeling easily angered by minor things and overall sense of restlesness throughout the day. This symptom is
What is irritability?
EQ is about a type of intelligence
True: Emotional Quotient refers to our degree of Emotional Intelligence
At this developmental stage figuring out "Who am I and where am I going" is key
What is adolescence?
It is the entry point to self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness and relationship management.
Clue: It starts with E
What is Emotional Awareness?
True or False: Everyone has ups and downs, feelings of emptiness and worthlessness, sadness and if it lasts even 2 weeks, nothing's wrong. It's healthy, a part of normal life.
False: if symptoms persist 2 weeks or more it is a sign to speak to a professional and is a serious mental health change.
Stress is unnatural and unhealthy. If you find yourself feeling stressed, it is a red flag
False: Stress is a natural and human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.
What is 40 years old
To achieve a goal we have to go about it in a S.M.A.R.T way. The letters in this acronym stand for:
What is: Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Relevant and Time Bound?
True! Being able to identify and name your feelings and manage them and communicate them and use that skill in relating to others is a big part of what emotional awareness is all about!
Two Part Question with a clue: This is like a rubber band that stretches and bounces back into shape.
Clue: it starts with the same letter as the item above
Having a lot of these things, is important for helping us maintain the first item.
Clue: Social support and Sense of Purpose (the letter it starts with, is in the word before the first bracket)
What is resilience AND protective factors?
This Mental Health symptom is something we can observe in others. It involves them not wanting to take part in activities, or being around people.
What is social withdrawal?