Discussion Questions

Rachelle is acting differently. How and why?

• She is more confident because she received a promotion.

• She is quieter because she is feeling unwell.

• She is more social because she joined a new club.

• She is more reserved because she is stressed.

What do we mean when we talk about 'mental health'? I think when we talk about mental health, we mean...

• the state of our emotional and psychological well-being

• the absence of physical illness

• our ability to perform mental calculations

• the level of our intelligence

Is it normal to experience negative emotions?

• Yes, it is normal.

• No, it is not normal.

Why did Sasha break down crying?

• She lost her favorite toy.

• She received bad news.

• She was overwhelmed with joy.

• She was feeling unwell.

How does Andre use a simile to describe his feelings?

• Like a stormy sea

• As bright as the sun

• Like a gentle breeze

• As cold as ice

What does he compare his thoughts to?

• A flowing river

• A gentle breeze

• A roaring lion

• A quiet forest

Andre was worried about talking to his friends because:

• He thought they would not understand him.

• He was afraid of being judged.

• He didn't have anything to say.

• He was too busy with other things.

Who can suffer from mental health problems?

• Only adults

• Only children

• Anyone

• Only elderly people

Good mental health means:

• Having a positive self-image

• Being free from mental illness

• Being able to cope with stress

• All of the above

Sasha improved her mental health by:

• Exercising regularly

• Meditating daily

• Eating a balanced diet

• Getting enough sleep