Emotions
What is the emotion that describes feeling sad or down?
What is sadness?
What is a healthy way to manage stress that involves physical activity?
What is exercise?
True or False: Mental health issues only affect adults.
False.
What is one activity you can do to promote relaxation?
What is reading?
What is a hotline you can call for immediate mental health support?
What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?
What term describes a feeling of worry or fear about something?
What is anxiety?
What technique involves focusing on your breath to calm your mind?
What is deep breathing?
True or False: Talking about your feelings can help reduce stress.
True.
Name a healthy food that can boost your mood.
What is fruit (or vegetables, nuts)?
What type of professional is trained to help people with mental health issues?
What is a therapist (or psychologist, counselor)?
What is the term for a strong feeling of pleasure or happiness, often resulting from positive experiences?
What is joy?
Name a creative outlet that can help improve mental health.
What is art (or music, writing)?
Myth or Fact: People with mental health issues are often violent.
Myth.
What is the importance of getting enough sleep for mental health?
What is it helps your brain function and manage stress?
What is the youth hotline in New Jersey?
What is 2nd Floor?
What is the term for the emotion felt when someone is angry or upset with someone else?
What is anger?
What strategy involves talking about your feelings with someone you trust?
What is seeking support?
Myth or Fact: Mental health can change over time, just like physical health.
Fact.
What self-care practice involves spending time away from screens to help improve mental well-being?
What is unplugging (or taking a break from technology)?
Name a common self-help technique that involves writing about your thoughts and feelings.
What is journaling?
What emotion might you feel when you lose something important to you?
What is grief?
What is the term for taking time for yourself to relax and recharge?
What is self-care?
Myth or Fact: You can “snap out” of depression if you just try hard enough.
Myth
What practice involves expressing gratitude to enhance well-being?
What is keeping a gratitude journal?
What resource can you go to for help when you are emotionally upset in school?
School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP), Guidance counselor, or Child Study Team.