Empathy
One sign of active listening.
What is eye contact or nodding?
Name one coping strategy you can use to manage stress.
What is deep breathing or going for a walk?
What’s one thing you should avoid saying to a friend who shares they’re feeling down?
What is "Just get over it" or any dismissive phrase?
One daily self-care activity that promotes mental health.
What is getting enough sleep?
Name one person at school who can help with mental health support.
What is the school counselor?
True or False: Empathy means you agree with what someone is feeling.
What is false? Empathy means understanding their feelings, not necessarily agreeing.
True or False: Exercise is a healthy coping strategy for reducing stress.
What is true?
True or False: It’s important to listen more than talk when offering peer support.
What is true?
Name a self-care practice that can be done weekly.
What is setting aside time for a hobby or connecting with friends?
True or False: Only people with diagnosed mental health issues should seek support from community resources.
What is false? Anyone can benefit from mental health resources.
A friend shares they’re feeling overwhelmed, give an empathetic way to respond.
What is I’m here for you, that sounds tough, do you want to talk more about it?
One benefit of practicing mindfulness.
What is helps you stay present and reduces anxiety?
One respectful way to encourage a friend to seek additional support.
What is "Talking to someone like a counselor might really help. I can go with you if you’d like?"
Give an example of how physical activity improves mental health.
What is releases endorphins, which boost mood and reduce stress?
A place to look for guidance when you’re unsure where to find mental health resources.
What is the school website, a teacher, or a community center?
Describe how empathy can help build trust with friends.
What is empathy shows you understand and care, making others feel valued and supported, which builds trust?
Describe how journaling can help manage emotions.
What is journaling allows you to express and understand your emotions, which can reduce stress and provide insight?
Explain why confidentiality is important in peer support.
What is builds trust and ensures that your friend feels safe sharing personal information.
True or False: Self-care only involves physical health activities.
What is false? Self-care also includes emotional and social well-being practices.
Explain how using mental health resources can benefit you.
What is resources provide support, reduce feelings of isolation, and offer professional help for managing challenges?
Give two examples of empathy statements you could use to support someone.
What is "That sounds really hard; I’m here if you need anything," or "I can see this is really affecting you. Let's find a way to help?"
Name three coping strategies that could help someone with anxiety.
What is deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, and positive self-talk?
Name two things you can do to be a supportive friend.
What is listen actively, validate their feelings, or encourage healthy choices?
Create a basic self-care plan for one week, including a variety of practices.
What is exercise three times, practice mindfulness daily, connect with a friend, spend time outdoors, etc.?
Name two resources outside of school that can help someone struggling with mental health.
What is local mental health clinics, hotlines, or online support communities.