Mental Health
What is mental health?
It is how we think, feel, and handle stress and daily life.
What is a friend?
Someone you care about, trust, and enjoy spending time with.
Name one basic emotion.
Happy, sad, angry, scared, or surprised.
Name four healthy way to cope with stress.
Talking to someone, exercising, listening to music, deep breathing, or journaling. etc
Name one trait of a good friend.
Loyal, kind, supportive, honest, respectful.
Why is it important to understand your emotions?
It helps you communicate, make decisions, and handle situations better.
True or False: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
True
True or False: Good friends always agree with each other.
Answer: False.
True or False: All emotions are bad or wrong.
False
What is one sign that someone might be struggling with their mental health?
Feeling very sad, withdrawing from friends, changes in sleep or appetite, or feeling overwhelmed
What is one healthy way to handle conflict with a friend?.
Talking it out calmly, listening, apologizing, or finding a compromise.
What is one healthy way to express anger?
Talking calmly, exercising, writing, or taking deep breaths.
If you or a friend are struggling emotionally, who is a trusted person you can talk to?
A parent/guardian, teacher, counselor, coach, or trusted adult.
What should you do if a friend pressures you to do something you’re uncomfortable with?
Say no, set boundaries, walk away, or talk to a trusted adult
What is emotional regulation?
Managing emotions in a healthy way instead of acting impulsively.