What is Mental Health?
True or False?
Saying kind things to yourself is an example of affirmations and is good for your mental health.
True
What is an example of an affirmation that you like to use?
True or False?
Counting to ten is a coping strategy
Show or draw your "excited" face
Smile big, jump up and down or reach for the sky!
This is the invisible area around you that belongs to you and should be respected by others.
Personal Space
Going to the dentist is an example of what kind of health?
What is physical health
Name 2 coping strategies you use.
Name it! What ever technique helps you cope or calm down! Examples may include taking a deep breath, walking, or talking with a friend.
True or False? Is it true that feeling angry is bad?
False. It is normal to feel all feelings, both pleasant and unpleasant.
We should never share this type of information online, like your address or phone number.
Personal Information
Getting enough sleep is an example of what kind of health?
What is physical & mental health
Name a self-soothing technique
Twirling hair, touching or smelling something calming (anything with the 5 senses).
Fill in the blank. Feeling words can be described as mild, ______, or intense.
What is medium
If a friend borrows something of yours, they should do this before taking it.
Ask for permission
This type of health involves taking care of your thoughts and feelings. Talking to an adult about hurt feelings or listening to music can be strategies to improve this type of health.
What is mental health
You should always talk to an adult about these two things...
Someone is hurting you or someone you know
You want to hurt yourself or someone else
How can you tell what another person is feeling without them saying anything?
Their body language or facial expression
If someone stands too close to you and you feel uncomfortable, you can do this to let them know.
Ask them to step back
Give three examples of ways you can take care of your mental health
Talking to a counselor, Finding a role model, Using your coping skills, Getting enough sleep, Setting goals, writing in your journal, deep breathing, taking a break, etc.
Practice 2 rounds of square breathing.
Breathe in through your nose for 4 seconds
Hold breath for 4 seconds
Breathe out through your mouth for 4 seconds
Wait 4 seconds and repeat
Someone may feel this way when everyone is talking at once and there is a lot of things to do.
What is overwhelmed
If a friend keeps poking you even after you ask them to stop, this is what you should say or do.
Tell them firmly to stop or get help from an adult