Mental Health and Mindfulness Flashcards

Grade 5 · Health · Flashcards

Key terms and concepts for understanding mental health and mindfulness practices.

Flashcards

Mental health: How we think, feel, and cope with the challenges and events in everyday life.
Mindfulness: The practice of focusing attention on the present moment without judging thoughts or feelings.
Stress: A physical and emotional response to pressure or demanding situations.
Anxiety: A feeling of worry or nervousness about uncertain or upcoming events.
Resilience: The ability to recover and adapt positively after difficult experiences.
Deep breathing: Slowly and deliberately breathing in and out to calm the mind and body.
Body scan: A mindfulness technique of mentally checking in with how each part of your body feels.
Emotion: An internal feeling like happiness, sadness, anger, or fear that influences behavior.
Coping strategy: A healthy action or thought pattern used to deal with stress or difficult emotions.
Trusted adult: A safe and reliable person such as a parent, teacher, or school counselor you can talk to about problems.
Mindful observation: Noticing details in your surroundings using your senses without reacting emotionally.
Grounding technique: A strategy that helps you stay present by focusing on what you can see, hear, or touch right now.
Self-awareness: Understanding your own feelings, thoughts, strengths, and areas for growth.