Riding the Waves Review

What of the following statements about emotions is true?

• Emotions always stay the same

• Emotions always make us feel good

• Emotions always make us feel bad

• Emotions can come on suddenly and change very quickly

Which of these are negative or uncomfortable emotions? Select all that apply.

• Angry

• Excited

• Embarrassed

• Worried

• Relaxed

Feelings aren’t bad, but sometimes we respond to how we are feeling in a negative way.

• True

• False

Stress is

• only negative thoughts.

• something we will never be able to control.

• the way that your mind and body react to situations in your life, usually negative, but sometimes positive.

• the only thing that can make someone depressed.

Which of these things could cause stress in person's life?

• Not having enough to eat

• Fighting with a friend

• The library is closed

• Having a substitute teacher

• Fire drill

What are 3 strategies you can use to handle stress?

Peers can have...

• Positive influences on friends only

• Negative influences on friends only

• Both positive and negative influences on friends

• No influence on friends

Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to deal with peer pressure?

• Taking a deep breath and thinking about the consequences

• Telling someone you trust about what’s going on

• Making a light joke about the peer pressure and suggesting an alternative

• Telling yourself that it’s no big deal and going along with it

Which of the following is NOT a sign or clue that you or a friend is depressed?

• Sad or down most of the time

• Wants to be left alone

• Change in usual interests or mood

• Had a bad day

All of the following are healthy ways to manage depression EXCEPT…

• Eating good food and getting plenty of sleep

• Exercising

• Staying up all night on your electronic devices

• Talking with a friend, family member, or trusted adult