Ch.4 Promoting Mental and Emotional Health

SENTENCE STARTERS

Discussion & Reflection Stems

• “One thing I learned about health this week is __________ because __________.”

• “A question I still have about __________ is __________.”

• “I can connect today’s topic to my own life because __________.”

• “Something that surprised me about health is __________.”

Critical Thinking Stems

• “I agree/disagree with the statement __________ because __________.”

• “This source is credible because __________.”

• “When I make decisions about my health, I will __________ because __________.”

Collaboration & Peer Feedback Stems

• “I noticed my partner said __________ and I would like to add __________.”

• “One strength in your response is __________, and one thing to improve is __________.”

Vocabulary/Concept Application Stems

• “The word __________ means __________, and an example is __________.”

• “The health continuum shows that __________.”

• “A healthy choice in this situation would be __________ because __________.”

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of mental and emotional health in a teenager's life?

• It helps students perform better academically and socially.

• It only affects physical health.

• It is not as important as physical health.

• It only matters during stressful times.

Open Ended

Why is promoting mental and emotional health important for high school students?

Open Ended

What does it mean to be mentally and emotionally healthy?

Fill in the Blanks

Mental health affects how you make decisions, solve problems, and examine

situations.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are included in emotional health?

• How you express your thoughts and feelings

• Your mood

• How you observe and interpret information

• Feelings about yourself

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of mental health?

• How you observe and interpret information

• How you express your thoughts and feelings

• Your emotions and mood

• Making meaningful contributions to the community

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of positive mental and emotional health?

• Able to work productively in school and career

• Having a high IQ

• Being physically strong

• Winning competitions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the mental and emotional health continuum?

• It is either all good or all bad.

• It is always in a negative state.

• It can be improved by taking certain actions and is impacted by various factors.

• It cannot be changed.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors that can affect mental and emotional health?

• Genetics

• Environment

• Social Media and Technology

• All of the above

Open Ended

How does Maslow's hierarchy of needs relate to mental and emotional health?

Multiple Choice

Seeking help for mental and emotional health would be a good idea if you experience which of the following symptoms?

• Difficulty sleeping

• Feeling happy all the time

• Having a lot of energy

• Never feeling anxious

Multiple Choice

If you notice symptoms of mental or emotional distress in yourself or someone else, what is the recommended action?

• Ignore them and hope they go away

• Talk to a trusted adult about seeking help

• Keep it a secret

• Wait until the symptoms get worse

Open Ended

What is identity, and how can you embrace it?

Open Ended

How do your past experiences, present interests, and future goals contribute to your sense of identity?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the parts of identity shown in the diagram?

• Physical identity

• Favorite hobbies

• Social identity

• Core values and beliefs

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about core values and beliefs is/are correct?

• They guide personal behaviors and choices.

• They are always inherited from parents.

• They are influenced by cultural background and experience.

• They impact goals, decisions, and relationships.

Fill in the Blanks

Core values and beliefs are often taught by

members.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes personality?

• A combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique and is generally stable over time.

• A person's physical appearance and characteristics.

• The traditions and holidays a person celebrates.

• A person's connection to a particular social group.

Open Ended

How might a person's physical identity influence their behavior or sense of self?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about gender and society?

• Biological sex refers to genetic and physical characteristics assigned at birth.

• Gender involves behavioral, cultural, or psychological traits associated with a biological sex.

• Gender stereotypes can lead to unfair treatment of a specific gender.

• Gender is always the same as biological sex.

Fill in the Blanks

Social identity can make people feel good and build

.

Open Ended

After learning about mental and emotional health, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about?

Open Ended

What is one strategy you learned in this session that can help promote mental and emotional health?

🔹 Sentence starters

• “Today, I met my need for __________ by __________.”

• “One unmet need in Maslow’s hierarchy that could affect health is __________.”

• “If someone is missing __________ level, how might that affect their ability to focus on school or sports?”