Mental Health & Emotions
True or False
We all have mental health.
True!
True or False
There is a correct way to use a stress ball.
True!
(no wrong answers!)
True or False
A vision board is a list of steps to achieve a goal.
False!
Vision boards are collections of images, drawings, and other visuals arranged together to represent your goals and ambitions.
True or False
Executive function skills come naturally to everybody.
False!
It's important to remember that everyone develops these skills at their own pace, and they continue to grow throughout your teenage years and even into adulthood. You can strengthen these skills with practice and by using strategies like checklists, planners, and routines.
What is the acronym we used to help us recognize, understand, label, express and regulate our emotions?
RULER
Why are breathing exercises a particularly convenient coping strategy?
Because we always have our lungs with us!
True or False
You should never disagree with your friends. They are your friends after all!
False!
Name one strategy that helps you get motivated.
(No wrong answers!)
We can think of executive function as the "______ _____" or "____________" in your brain.
Control Center or Manager
What is Emotional Regulation?
The ability to understand and manage emotions, including coping with both positive and negative feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
True or False
All stress is bad.
False!
Empathy is...
The ability to understand and share someone else’s feelings.
What does the "S" stand for in SMART goals?
Specific
Flexible thinking is...
This means being able to adjust your plans or approach when something unexpected happens. For example, if your friend can't study with you as planned, flexible thinking allows you to quickly find another time or study by yourself.
The Mood Meter quadrants organize emotions by their degree of pleasantness and this...
Energy
Describe the Square Breathing technique.
While breathing and counting, imagine a square.
Name a strategy you can use when you are seeking conflict resolution.
Focus on the problem, not the person
Use reflective listening
Use "I" statements
Know when to take a time-out
Work towards a resolution (not just winning!)
True or False
Any dream can be a SMART goal.
False!
Not all dreams meet the criteria to be "SMART"
Name a strategy you will use when making an important decision.
Examples: Pro/con list, ask a friend for help, scenario planning, etc.
What is Mental Health fitness?
Mental health fitness is the ongoing effort to be intentional about doing things that support and improve your mental well-being.
Name one Nervous System Reset strategy.
The shake out, the wall push, alternate nostril breathing, butterfly taps, the jaw drop, the triangle breath, name the textures, peripheral vision pause, scent anchor, or name three safe things
We watched a video about friendships. What is it called when people tend to underestimate how much they are liked by others after an interaction?
The Liking Gap
So psych yourself up - others like you more than you think!
Why is it important to have a time frame to accomplish goals.
A time-bound SMART goal is important because it creates a sense of urgency, prevents procrastination, and allows for effective progress tracking.
"Work expands to the time you give it."
True or False
Self-control is an executive function skill.
True!
This is the ability to manage your impulses and emotions. It's about thinking before acting or reacting, like resisting the urge to blurt out an answer in class and instead raising your hand.