Mental Health

Mental Health

100

This effects a persons thinking, feelings, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. 

Mental Health

200

This is a common illness that negatively affects how we feel, they way we think and how we act. 

Depression 

300

A symptom of depression is experiencing a ______ mood. 

sad, depressed, or unhappy

400

Give an example of positive self talk

ANY

500

A mental health condition that causes excessive fear, worry, and dread that can interfere with daily life

Anxiety disorders

Mental Health 2

100

True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges. 

TRUE

200

True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression and anxiety. 

FALSE

300

Thinking about good things from your day, or being thankful is a coping strategy known as _______. 

Gratitude

400

This gives you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit both you emotional well-being and your overall health. 

Meditation 

500

What are some common stressors?

family, friends, school, home, work, peers, money

Mental Health Random

100

Name two healthy coping skills

ANY

200

Where can you go for support at school? 

Ms. Diane, teachers, EP, Hope Squad member, friends

300

It is important to express our _____ when we are dealing with stressors so they don't overpower us. 

Feelings

400

True or False: Everybody has mental health

True.

Your mental health is an important component of your overall health.

500

What are two things that can promote positive mental health? 

Exercise, mindfulness, positive friends, talking about your feelings, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc. 

Positive Mental Health

100

True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems. 

False

200

True or false: all stress is bad.

False- Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes.

300

Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.

Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else. 

400

Each member from group: What is one positive characteristic about yourself? 

Thanks for sharing! 

500

Each member from group: What is one way you can promote positive mental health for yourself?

Thank you for sharing!