How does stress affect your brain?
Stress can make the brain smaller, impact learning and your memory.
T or F: All mental illnesses are different, but being diagnosed with one will not keep you from being able to grow up, get a job or live on your own.
True
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand, manage and express your emotions.
Social media is the best distraction for managing stress.
False - social medica can be helpful in moderation.
Name at least one adult in your life that you trust.
parent, family member, youth pastor, teacher, coach, counselor, etc.
Name three reasons why someone may not get help for their mental health.
money, awareness, they don't trust anyone, stigma, culture, etc.
T or F: It is common for people to sometimes have trouble at school, home, work and not alwyas know what to do.
True
T or F: People with mental health challenges can just snap out of is if they try hard enough.
False - people need healthy coping skills, support, time and people they trust.
What is the nationwide crisis line?
988
T or F: Identifying things that you are grateful for can help your mental health.
True
T or F: Most of the time, if a young person is struggling - they will tell an adult.
False - most young people tell a friend, not a trusted adult.
T or F: People in your family may have mental health challenges and you may not know about it.
True
T or F: Mental health challenges have nothing to do with how smart you are.
True
Out of a group of 25 people, how many will be diagnosed with a mental illness in one year?
5
T or F: Feelings and mental health challenges are the same thing.
False - feelings/emotions are normal, being stuck in those feeling can cause mental health challenges.
T or F: I cannot help someone experiencing mental health challenges, only a doctor or counselor can.
False - we can all help each other. We do not have to be an adult, therapist or doctor.
Why is it importnat to seek professional help when you are struggling with your mental health?
Professionals can help provide support and strategies to make your life better.
T or F: Only certain people have mental health.
False - we all have mental health.
T or F: Living in an unstable, unsafe place does not impact your mental health.
False - feeling safe, wanted, having enough food and supportive adults in your life will help your mental health.
T or F: There is a connection between mental and physical health.
True
Name three health coping skills.
going for a walk/run, working out, church, journaling, spend time with family/good friends, etc.
T or F: People living with mental illness are dangerous and violent.
False - people living with mental ilness are more likely to harm themselves than others.
Name three unhealth coping skills.
drinking, drugs, working too much, hanging out with negative friends, not talking to anyone, etc.
T or F: Resiliency is being able to face hard things and cope in health ways.
True
T or F: Every brain processes things the same way.
False - every person's brain and body process things differently.
T or F: Young people cannot be anxious, overwhelmed or depressed.
False - young people can absolutely experience mental health challenges.
T or F: Sleep is important. When people are sleeping too much or too litte, they may be having some mental health challenges.
True