Mental Health and Well-being for 2nd Graders: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What are some signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health?

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Feeling very sad or alone

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Having trouble sleeping

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Doing well in school and having many friends

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Always feeling happy and upbeat

Question 2

Your friend is feeling down. What's the kindest thing you can do?

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Listen to them and let them share their feelings.

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Ignore them and hope they feel better on their own.

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Tell them to stop being sad and cheer up.

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Make them a snack to make them feel better.

Question 3

What are some things you can do each day to take care of your mind and body?

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Talk to people you trust about how you're feeling

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Spend time doing things you like

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Try to stay away from things that make you feel bad

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Only talk to a doctor or therapist about your feelings

Question 4

What's a great way to build a strong friendship?

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Talk openly about our thoughts and feelings

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Keep secrets from our friends

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Ignore each other when we're mad

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Make fun of each other

Question 5

Which of the choices below is NOT an emotion?

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Hungry

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Happy

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Sad

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Excited

Question 6

When you're feeling down, what's a kind thing you can say to yourself?

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Remind yourself that everyone feels sad sometimes

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Talk to a friend

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Tell yourself you're not good enough

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Try to forget about your feelings

Question 7

How can what we see and hear in the media impact our thoughts, feelings, and actions?

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The media can make us feel good and excited.

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The media can make us feel scared or worried.

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The media doesn't affect our thoughts or feelings.

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The media only affects grown-ups, not kids.

Question 8

Why is it important to have people who care about us, like friends and family?

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Because they make us feel happy and supported.

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Because they help us with our homework.

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Because they give us money.

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Because they can't live without us.

Question 9

When you're feeling sad or upset, what's something you can do to feel calmer?

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Talk to someone I trust, like a grown-up or a friend.

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Keep my feelings inside of me.

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Yell and scream at other people.

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Hit or kick something.

Question 10

You're feeling nervous about a test coming up. What's a good way to help yourself feel calmer?

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Take deep breaths and count to ten.

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Don't study for the test.

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Tell your friends how worried you are.

Question 11

How does open and honest communication help us build strong and healthy relationships?

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It lets us share our thoughts and feelings clearly and respectfully.

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It helps us avoid misunderstandings and disagreements.

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It makes us feel supported and understood by others.

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It's not important as long as we get along.

Question 12

How does exercising or doing physical activities like playing sports or dancing help your mental health and overall well-being?

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It helps you sleep better and focus more.

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It makes you lose weight and look more attractive.

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It gives you more energy to do your chores.

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It allows you to avoid interacting with others.

Question 13

How can using a tablet or phone sometimes make you feel happy and sometimes make you feel sad?

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It can make me feel both happy and sad, depending on how I use it.

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It only makes me happy because I can play games and watch videos.

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It only makes me sad because I compare myself to others online.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy relationship?

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Control and manipulation

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Trust and respect

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Open and honest communication

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Support and encouragement

Question 15

How can mindfulness and relaxation techniques help us manage our feelings and cope with stress?

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They help us calm down and focus on the present moment.

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They give us more energy to deal with difficult situations.

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They make us feel happy all the time.

Question 16

When you're feeling nervous, what's the first thing you can do to calm down?

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Take deep breaths.

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Run around.

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Eat chocolate.

Question 17

When is it important to talk to a grown-up about your feelings?

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When your feelings are too strong for you to handle alone.

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Only when you're very sad or scared.

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Never, because adults won't understand.

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Only when you're sure you have a mental illness.

Question 18

When you feel really happy, you might feel:

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Excited

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Sad

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Angry

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Worried

Question 19

If you're feeling sad or worried all the time, having trouble sleeping, and losing interest in things you used to like, these could be signs that:

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You need to talk to a grown-up about your mental health

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You're making things up

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You're just being lazy

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Nothing is wrong

Question 20

What is a good way to talk to yourself?

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I'm going to try my best.

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I'm so stupid.

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I'm a failure.

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I can't do anything right.

Question 21

If you have a problem with a friend, what's a good way to solve it?

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Talking about it calmly

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Yelling and screaming

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Ignoring the problem

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Hitting them

Question 22

When having a difficult time, which is the best choice so you can feel calmer?

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Take a few deep breaths

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Yell at your friends

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Punch a pillow to let out your anger

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Pretend your feelings don't matter

Question 23

What is an important thing to do to keep your friendships healthy?

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Be honest and treat each other with respect.

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Don't bother listening to your friend's feelings.

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Make all the decisions for your friends.

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Tell secrets about your friends to other people.

Question 24

What does it mean to have good mental health?

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How you think, feel, and behave.

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How much wealth you have.

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How well-liked you are by others.

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How strong and athletic you are.

Question 25

What should you do first if you're worried about your mental health?

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Talk to an adult you trust.

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Try to handle it on your own.

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Use alcohol or drugs to feel better.

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Harm yourself.

Question 26

What is a coping skill?

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A tool to help you manage your feelings and stress in healthy ways.

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A way to avoid dealing with your problems.

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A way to punish yourself.

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A way to make people feel sorry for you.

Question 27

What's an important thing to remember about your mental health?

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It's just as important as taking care of your physical health.

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Only adults should be concerned about their mental health.

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There's nothing you can do to feel better if your mental health is not good.

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Only weak people have mental health challenges.

Question 28

What can you do to help someone who is struggling with their mental health?

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Listen to them without judgment.

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Tell them to 'snap out of it.'

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Try to fix their problems for them.

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Avoid them.

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a way to show empathy?

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Laughing at their problems

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Listening to someone's feelings

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Putting yourself in their shoes

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Asking questions to understand

Question 30

What is a healthy way to manage stress?

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Exercising regularly

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Eating junk food

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Yelling at others

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Keeping all your feelings inside

Question 31

Which of these is a sign of a healthy relationship?

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Feeling safe and respected

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Being afraid of your partner

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Keeping secrets from your friends

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Always doing what your partner wants

Question 32

What is the best way to calm down when you're feeling angry?

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Taking deep breaths

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Hitting something

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Ignoring the feeling

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Screaming

Question 33

Which of these is a positive emotion?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

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Fear

Question 34

What does it mean to have good self-esteem?

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Feeling good about yourself

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Thinking you're better than others

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Being shy and quiet

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Always putting others before yourself

Question 35

Which of these is a way to build healthy self-esteem?

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Setting realistic goals

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Comparing yourself to others

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Putting yourself down

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Avoiding challenges

Question 36

What is the role of a trusted adult?

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To help you when you need it

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To tell your parents everything you do

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To judge you for your mistakes

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To keep your secrets without telling anyone

Question 37

What is the most important thing to remember about mental health?

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It's okay to ask for help when you need it

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It's always easy to manage

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It's only for people with serious problems

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It doesn't matter

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a feeling?

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Computer

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Sad

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Tired

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Happy

Question 39

What is the best way to calm down when you're feeling angry?

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Take a deep breath

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Yell at someone

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Hit something

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Run away

Question 40

It's okay to feel different emotions sometimes.

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Yes

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No

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a healthy way to deal with anger?

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Punching a wall

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Talking to someone

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Hitting a pillow

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Screaming into a pillow

Question 42

It's important to be kind to yourself and others.

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True

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False

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a sign of good mental health?

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Always feeling sad

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Feeling happy and content

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Having healthy relationships

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Being able to cope with stress

Question 44

If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's important to get help.

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Yes

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No

Question 45

What is the feeling that makes you smile and jump up and down?

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Joy

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Sadness

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Anger

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Embarrassment

Question 46

When you feel stressed, what is a good thing to do?

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Talk to a grown-up you trust

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Scream and hit things

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Pretend nothing is happening

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Eat lots of candy

Question 47

What is a kind way to make friends?

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Be nice and respectful

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Tell secrets about other people

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Ignore and leave out others

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Always get your own way

Question 48

Is it okay to feel sad sometimes?

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Yes

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No

Question 49

When you're feeling overwhelmed, who can you turn to for help?

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Your friends and family

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People you don't know

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The computer

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Your video games

Question 50

If you're feeling scared or nervous, what can help you calm down?

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Taking deep breaths

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Watching scary movies

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Eating lots of candy

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Pushing people away

Question 51

What should you do if you're struggling with your feelings?

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Talk to someone for help

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Keep it a secret

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Pretend everything is fine

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Blame others

Question 52

Can exercise make you feel better emotionally?

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Yes

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No

Question 53

How can you show someone you care?

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Be kind and helpful

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Ignore them

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Make fun of them

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Tell them their faults

Question 54

Imagine your friend is sharing that they're feeling worried or nervous. What's the best way to respond?

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Listen to your friend and show you understand their feelings.

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Tell them to relax and it's not a big deal.

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Try to make your friend laugh to cheer them up.

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Tell them they shouldn't feel worried or nervous.

Question 55

When someone is feeling down or upset, what's a nice thing you can do to help them?

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Listen to them and let them know you're there for them.

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Tell them to stop being sad and be happy.

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Ignore them until they feel better.

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Tell them they're making a big deal out of nothing.

Question 56

How does open and honest communication help build and keep healthy relationships?

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It helps people understand each other's feelings and thoughts.

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It makes it easier to solve problems without fighting.

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It builds trust and makes bonds stronger.

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It is not important for building healthy relationships.

Question 57

What's a good way to deal with anger?

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Hit a pillow

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Yell at friends

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Keep it inside

Question 58

What is an important quality of a good friend?

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Kindness and respect

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Always agreeing with you

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Making fun of you or calling you names

Question 59

If you notice a friend or family member who seems upset, what's the kindest thing you can do?

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Suggest they talk to a grown-up they trust or a counselor.

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Tell them to 'snap out of it'.

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Pretend you don't notice and hope they feel better soon.

Question 60

When you feel sad or upset, what is a healthy way to cope with your feelings?

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Talk to a grown-up you trust, like a parent or teacher

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Eat a lot of your favorite snacks

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Hit or kick something

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Pretend your feelings don't exist

Question 61

How can practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques help us manage our emotions?

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They help us understand and recognize our feelings better.

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They help us stay calm and less stressed.

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They can make us feel happier sometimes.

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They only work for grown-ups.

Question 62

Mental health and mental illness are different. Which of these describes the difference between the two?

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Mental health is about how you think, feel, and act, while mental illness is a serious brain problem.

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Mental health is just about feeling happy, while mental illness is about feeling sad or scared.

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Mental health and mental illness are the same thing.

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Mental health is only for grown-ups, while mental illness can only happen to kids.

Question 63

What's a good way to help a friend who's feeling down?

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Listen to them and ask if they need help.

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Ignore them and act like nothing's wrong.

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Make fun of them for being sad.

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Tell them to 'snap out of it'.

Question 64

What makes a group of friends supportive and fun to be around?

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You trust each other and understand each other's feelings.

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You like to compete against each other and try to win all the time.

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You don't really care how your friends are feeling.