Mental Wellness
What is one activity that can help calm your mind when you feel stressed?
Deep breathing, meditation, listening to music, taking a walk, or talking to someone.
What is one healthy habit you can do in the morning to start your day with a positive mindset?
Stretch, eat breakfast, drink water, think of something positive, or make a plan for the day.
What does self-care mean?
Taking actions to care for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
How many hours of sleep should most middle school students get each night?
8–10 hours
You have a big test tomorrow and start feeling nervous. What is one healthy strategy you could use to calm yourself?
Box Breathing, positive affirmation or study ahead of time.
True or False: Asking for help when you are struggling is a sign of strength.
True
True or False: Spending time outside can help improve your mood.
True
Name one self-care activity you can do in less than 10 minutes.
listening to music, journaling, or taking a short walk.
Why is sleep considered an important part of physical wellness, even if you're active during the day?
Sleep helps your body recover, supports growth, strengthens memory and learning, and prepares you for the next day.
You've been doing homework for an hour and notice you're losing focus. What would you do to support your wellness?
Take a short break, stretch, drink water, or take a few deep breaths before returning to work.
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment.
What healthy habit can help your brain calm down before going to sleep?
Reading, stretching, deep breathing, or limiting screen time.
True or False: Self-care is only important when you are feeling stressed.
False. Self-care is important every day to maintain wellness.
Name two benefits of regular physical activity.
Any two:
You stayed up late scrolling on your phone and now you're exhausted at school. What could you do today, and what could you do differently tonight?
Today: drink water, eat balanced meals, and stay active if possible. Tonight: limit screen time before bed and get 8–10 hours of sleep.
Name one healthy way to manage strong emotions.
Take deep breaths, journal, exercise, talk to someone, or take a break.
A student notices they are feeling angry. What is a healthy habit they can try before reacting?
Take deep breaths, take a break, or talk about their feelings with a trusted person.
You had a stressful day at school. Which choice is a healthy form of self-care?
A. Ignoring your feelings
B. Taking deep breaths and talking to someone you trust
C. Staying up all night on your phone
B.Taking deep breaths and talking to someone you trust
How can staying physically healthy also improve your emotional and mental well-being?
It can improve mood, reduce stress, boost confidence, increase energy, and make it easier to focus.
You have homework, sports practice, and chores all in one evening. You start to feel overwhelmed. What would you do first?
Make a plan, prioritize tasks, take breaks, and ask for help if needed.
Your brain needs what three things to work its best?
Sleep, healthy food, and exercise.
Why is practicing gratitude a healthy habit for mental wellness?
It helps people focus on positive experiences and can improve mood and overall well-being.
Name three different self-care strategies you would use, and explain why each one could help.
Sleep improves focus, exercise reduces stress, talking to a friend provides support
This term describes taking care of your body by making healthy choices that support your overall health, energy, and ability to do everyday activities. What is it?
Physical wellness
A student focuses only on getting good grades and ignores sleep, friendships, exercise, and relaxation. Why could this become a problem, and what would you suggest?
Ignoring areas of wellness can lead to stress, exhaustion, and difficulty staying healthy. They should create balance by including rest, relationships, physical activity, and self-care.