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What is happiness/excitment?
This emotion is often felt when something exciting is about to happen.
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What is deep breathing?
This coping skill involves taking slow breaths in and out to help calm your body.
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What is sleep?
Getting enough of this each night helps improve mood, focus, and mental health.
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What is a trigger?
This word describes something that causes a strong emotional reaction or stress response.
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What is Checking in with them kindly or asking if they want to tak?
A friend looks upset and unusually quiet in group. What would you do?
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What is Sadness?
This emotion might happen when you lose something important to you.
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What is Journaling?
Writing your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
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What is Physical self care?
Taking care of your body by eating balanced meals and drinking water is part of this.
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What is a warning sign?
Suddenly avoiding friends, family, or activities you usually enjoy can be a mental health ______ sign.
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What is using coping skills like deep breathing, taking a short break, or positive self-talk?
You start feeling overwhelmed in class. What would you do?
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What is anxiety/nervousness?
Your heart races, your palms sweat, and you worry a lot before a presentation. This feeling is called…
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What is grounding?
This coping skill uses your senses to help you stay calm and focused in the present moment.
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What is Meditation/mindfulness?
This self-care activity helps reduce stress by calming the mind and body through slow breathing and focus.
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What are sleep changes?
This warning sign may include sleeping too much, sleeping too little, or feeling constantly tired.
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What is including them or standing up for them respectfully?
Someone in your group is being left out and looks sad. What would you do?
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What is Empathy?
This skill means understanding how another person feels.
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What is support/help?
Talking to a trusted friend, counselor, or family member is an example of this type of support.
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What are boundaries?
Saying “no” when you feel overwhelmed is an example of setting these.
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What is Anxiety/stress?
Feeling nervous, sweaty, shaky, or having a racing heart may be warning signs of this.
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What is talking to someone trusted, therapist, or healthcare professional?
You notice you’ve been stressed and not sleeping well for weeks. What would you do?
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What is Healthy communication/self expression?
Instead of yelling when angry, using words to explain your feelings is called this.
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What is Exercise/physical activity?
This healthy coping skill includes activities like walking, stretching, or playing sports to reduce stress.
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What is Emotional/mental health?
Doing enjoyable activities like drawing, music, or sports can improve this part of health.
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What are triggers/stressors?
Major life changes, conflict, bullying, or loss are examples of these.
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What is supporting them while also telling someone you trust if safety is a concern?
A friend tells you they are struggling emotionally and asks you not to tell anyone. What would you do?
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