Mental and Emotional Health

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.

• True

• False

Mental health helps determine...

• How we handle stress

• How we feel

• How we act

• All of the above

Mental Health has NOTHING to do with how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices.

• True

• False

There are at least 3 factors that contribute to mental health problems.

• True

• False

Are mental health problems treatable?

• Yes

• No

Positive mental health allows people to:

• Realize their full potential

• Cope with the stresses of life

• Work productively

• Make meaningful contributions to their communities

• All of the above

Emotionally healthy people are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

• True

• False

To be emotionally healthy you have to be happy all the time.

• True

• False

Emotionally healthy people still feel stress, anger, and sadness. But they know how to manage their negative feelings.

• YES!

• NO WAY!

Being aware of your emotions and reactions while noticing what in your life makes you sad, frustrated, or angry and trying to address or change those things is one way to enhance your emotional health.

• Yes!

• No!