Mental Health

What does it mean to have good mental health?

• Always feeling happy

  
  

• Having a perfect life with no problems

  
  

• Being able to cope with life's challenges and feel positive about yourself

Which of the following is a healthy way to deal with stress?

• Keeping your feeling bottled up

• Talking to a trusted friend or adult about your feelings

• Avoiding all responsibilities

What is self-esteem?

• How much money you have

• How much you like yourself and believe in your abilities

• How many friends you have

It's normal to feel sad or angry sometimes, and it's okay to talk about these feelings with someone you trust.

• True

• False

Why is it important to have a support system of friends and family?

• So they can do your homework for you

• So you always have someone to blame your problems on

• So you have people who care about you and can support you if you're struggling

What is a healthy way to manage your emotions when you're feeling overwhelmed?

• Binge-eating junk food

• Taking deep breaths, going for a walk, or practicing relaxation techniques

• Yelling at others

What is NOT a characteristic of positive mental health?

• Being responsible

• Being mean to others

• Wanting to enjoy your life

Which is NOT a mental Illness?

• Anxiety disorder

• Positive self-esteem

• Mood disorder

How many stages are there on how your body responds to stress?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When resisting peer pressure you must respond by yelling back at the person.

• True

• False