Mental Health

"Mental Health" means

• how you think, feel, and act

• calming your emotions

• how your body is working and functioning

"Physical Health" means

• how you think, feel, and act

• calming your emotions

• how your body is working and functioning

"Coping" means

• how you think, feel, and act

• calming your emotions

• how your body is working and functioning

(Choose 2 correct answers) Good mental health means

• you are always calm and never happy or sad.

• you are always happy no matter what.

• you feel good about yourself and your choices.

• most of the time you feel happy or calm and able to focus.

Which statement is TRUE?

• Mental health is just as important as physical health.

• Physical health is MORE important than mental health.

• Physical health does not affect mental health

• Good mental health means you should always be happy.

What is one way to improve your mental health?

• Get 4-6 hours of sleep every night.

• Play 4-6 hours of video games every night.

• Play a sport, dance, or exercise.

• Skip meals and stay in bed when you feel bad.

What is one way to improve your mental health?

• Get 9-11 hours of sleep a night.

• Keep negative thoughts to yourself and don't tell anyone.

• Play a video game before bedtime.

• Reflect on everything that went wrong that day before sleeping.

Choose 3 strategies to cope with stress.

• Journal to write or doodle your feelings

• Stay up later than usual to watch TV

• Practice deep breathing and meditation

• Repeat positive affirmations to yourself

• Stay indoors and talk to others less.

(Choose 2 answers) What happens if you neglect and don't take care of your mental health?

• You will feel more energized and refreshed in the morning.

• Your physical health will improve.

• You will be worried or frustrated all the time and want to hurt yourself.

• You will be unfocused and angry at others easily.

• You will feel more independent and capable.

(Choose 2 answers) Why is it important to take care of your mental and physical health?

• You will be happy all the time.

• You will be kinder and more understanding of yourself and others.

• You will be smarter and healthier than others.

• You will have stronger perseverance during difficulties.

• You will have more time to play.