Mental Health Facts
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False!
A student is off task. What level is that?
Level 1.
At Level 1, staff give redirection. What does that mean?
Staff will give a reminder or guide you to get back on track.
Your favorite game is about to start. What might you feel?
Excited, happy, or eager.
Your first coping skill did not help enough. What could you try next?
Try another safe coping skill or ask a trusted adult for support.
A sudden feeling of acute and disabling anxiety; intense fear or anxiety along with physical symptoms
Panic Attack
A student is horseplaying or play fighting. What level is that?
Level 2
At Level 2, earning and spending are paused. What process must also be completed?
The restorative process.
Your friend is absent, and you miss them. What might you feel?
Sad, lonely, or disappointed.
What is grounding: focusing on what is around you, or getting someone in trouble?
Focusing on what is around you and bringing your attention to the present.
Name two parts of everyday life that mental health difficulties can affect.
Schoolwork, relationships, sleep, eating, or daily activities.
A student leaves class for more than 20 consecutive minutes. What level is that?
Level 3
At what Level does your family get contacted?
Level 3
The work feels hard, and you want to give up. What might you feel?
Frustrated, overwhelmed, or discouraged.
A friend has stopped enjoying favorite activities and has been avoiding people for weeks. What is a helpful next step?
Encourage them to talk with a trusted adult and help connect them with support.
True or false: Having good mental health means you never feel sad, angry, or worried. Explain.
False. People can experience difficult emotions and still have good mental health.
A student shows physical aggression. What level is that?
Level 4
At Level 4, how long is the pause on earning and spending?
24 hours
You have to speak in front of the class. Your stomach feels tight. What might you feel?
Nervous, worried, anxious, or excited.
What is the difference between using a break to cope and avoiding a problem forever?
A coping break gives you time to settle before returning to the problem or getting help. Avoiding forever leaves the problem unaddressed.
What is the difference between feeling sad sometimes and having symptoms that may need professional support?
How long symptoms last and how much they affect daily life matter. Symptoms that persist for weeks or months and interfere with daily life deserve professional attention—not a diagnosis from classmates.
Unsafe van behavior happens for the first time. Then it happens a second time in the same week. What are the two levels?
First time Level 3. Second Time in a week Level 4.
Name all the levels that require you to complete a restorative task?
Level 2, 3 and 4.
Name two body clues that could tell you a big feeling is showing up.
Examples: tight muscles, clenched hands, a fast heartbeat, or changes in breathing.
A student says, “Breathing did not help, so coping skills do not work.” What are two things you could explain?
One skill may not work for everyone or every situation. They can try another skill or ask for support.