Identity & Mind-Set
This is how you see yourself, shaped by values, culture, and experiences
What is identity?
Understanding and sharing another person's feelings.
What is empathy?
The body's response to demands or challenges.
What is stress?
Stress from excessive technology use
What is technostress?
Conditions that affect thinking, mood, emotions, or behavior.
The inner voice that influences your thoughts and behavior
What is self-talk?
The ability to recover from stress or challenges
What is resilience?
Positive, motivating stress
What is eustress?
How you interpret a situation
What is perception?
Negative attitudes or beliefs about mental illness
What is stigma?
Expecting positive outcomes rather than negative ones
What is optimism?
Happiness is a way of thinking and acting, not just a temporary _____
What is a feeling?
Long-term stress that can harm physical and mental health
What is chronic stress?
The body returning to a calm state after stress
What is the relaxation response?
Excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily life
What is an anxiety disorder?
Scenario- Application
Jordan failed a math test and says, "I'm just bad at math. I'll never get better." What mind-set is Jordan showing?
Taylor spends time each day writing down three things they are grateful for and limiting negative self talk. Which two skills from this unit are Taylor practicing?
What are gratitude and positive self-talk (or mindfulness)
Before giving a big presentation, a student's heart races, palms sweat, and breathing speeds up. What stress response is occurring, and which body system is heavily involved?
What is the fight-or-flight response? (Nervous and endocrine systems)
A student feels overwhelmed with homework, sports, and a job. They create a weekly planner, prioritize tasks, and say no to extra commitments.
Which stress-management strategies are they using?
What are time management and setting boundaries?
A student has persistent sadness, withdraws from friends, stops sleeping normally, and loses interest in activities for several weeks.
Why is this different from normal stress or sadness?
It is persistent, affects functioning, and may indicate a mood disorder requiring professional help.
A student hears classmates making jokes about someone's background and identity. What concept from this unit should guide the student's response, and what would an appropriate action look like?
What is dignity (and empathy)? An appropriate response would include standing up respectfully, not participating, or supporting the targeted student.
A student says, "I'll be happy once I get into college. Until then, life just isn't good." Using what you learned, explain why this thinking may not lead to lasting happiness.
Happiness is influenced by daily choices, habits, relationships, and perspective- not just future events
A student has frequent headaches, trouble sleeping, high blood pressure, and gets sick often during a stressful semester.
Explain how chronic stress may be affecting at least two body systems
Cardiovascular (blood pressure), immune (weakened immunity, nervous & endocrine systems
Two students have the same difficult teacher. One feels completely overwhelmed and hopeless. The other sees it as a challenge and opportunity to improve.
What key concept explains why they experience stress differently?
What is perception (or positive reappraisal)?
A student confides that they sometimes think about hurting themselves but asks you not to tell anyone. according to what you learned, what should you do and why?
Tell a trusted adult immediately, stay with the person, and take all warning signs seriously. Safety comes first.