Mental Health
What should you do first when you become mentally overwhelmed?
Tuning in to your body
What are some things you can do to make your body physically healthier?
Eating Healthy
What are some emotions you can express?
Sadness, happiness, anger, anxiety, etc.
What is your favorite thing to do to cope?
(Answers will vary)
What is a proper way to socialize without being too anxious?
What are some things you can do to help your mental health?
Talking to someone, exercise, journaling, art, etc.
What is one bodily symptom of exercise?
Racing Heartbeat, Sweating, Fatigue, etc.
T/F: It is okay to bottle up your emotions
False
What are some negative coping skills?
Punching things, bottling emotions up, smoking, drinking, drugs, stealing, self-harm, etc.
What are some non-verbal cues you can do to show that you are socializing?
What are some signs of sadness/depression?
Uncontrollably crying, feeling hopeless, excessive fatigue, avoidance of others, and/or disinterest in favorite things.
What are ways to get your body moving that do not include impact exercises?
Walking, swimming, stretching, yoga, grocery shopping, etc.
What are the three main emotions that an individual feels?
Sad, happy, and anger
What are some positive coping skills?
Drawing, listening to music, writing, reading, exercise, sleeping, etc.
What are some rewards you can give yourself for being social?
Taking an anti-social break, getting yourself a treat, being able to leave the house/your room, making new friends, trying new things, etc.
Who can you talk to or contact when you are in a mental health crisis?
Parents, someone you trust, LAR, friends, 988, therapist, school counselor, teachers, coaches, or any other trusted adult or person.
T/F: Your mental health impacts your physical health
True
What are some negative displays of emotions?
Getting into fights, isolation, screaming at others, getting out of control, punching stuff, etc.
T/F: You can have both positive and negative coping skills at the same time
True
What is one major thing that makes you feel good after socializing?
(Answers may very)
(Answers will vary)
Can being on the internet impact your physical health?
No
What emotion do you express the most often? What emotion do you not express often?
(Answers may vary)
Why do we need to have coping skills?
We need coping skills to help us navigate and process certain emotions such as anger and sadness. Coping skills also help with mental health/make you feel better.
T/F: Socializing is good for your mental health
True