📚 Part 1: Understanding the Difference

1. Which of the following best describes everyday feelings?

Short-term feelings that come and go when things happen to us

Long-lasting feelings that make daily life very hard

Feelings that need help from a doctor

Feelings that stay the same for many months

2. Mental health problems are: (Select all that apply)

Feelings that last for weeks or months

Problems that make work, friendships, or daily tasks very hard

Being sad for a short time after bad news

Having trouble doing normal everyday things

Worrying for a little while before a test

3. Fill in the blanks:

Everyday feelings: Normal feelings that are _____________ and usually happen because of specific _____________ in our lives.

Mental health problems: Long-lasting problems that make it very _____________ for a person to do normal things and need _____________ help.

4. Write 'E' for everyday feelings or 'M' for mental health problem:

_____ Feeling nervous before a job interview

_____ Not being able to leave home for weeks because of fear

_____ Feeling sad for a few days after breaking up with someone

_____ Feeling down for months and it's affecting work

_____ Worrying about giving a presentation

_____ Worrying so much every day that you can't sleep or focus

🧠 Part 2: Signs and Effects

5. List three signs that worry has become a bigger problem than normal:

6. How might depression affect someone's daily life differently from normal sadness?

7. Which parts of life can be badly affected by mental health problems? (Select all that apply)

School or work

Family and friends

Taking care of yourself and your body

Sleeping and eating

Fun activities and hobbies

8. Why is it important to know the difference between everyday feelings and mental health problems?

9. How could you help a friend who has mental health problems? List three helpful ways:

10. What should someone do if they think their feelings are more than just normal everyday emotions?

11. Complete this sentence: "It's important to ask for help because..."