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

People that are emotionally healthy are simply not able to cope with daily challenges.

• 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!