Mental and Emotional Health – Achieving Mental and Emotional Health – Managing Emotions

Emotional events that lead to stress include __________. A. getting a new job or losing a job B. divorce or loss of a loved one C. problems with drugs or alcohol D. all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a way to develop resilience? A. rejecting change and keep to yourself B. maintaining a positive view of yourself C. maintaining connections with family and friends D. viewing problems as solvable

Which statement is NOT true about emotions? A. Emotions can be triggered by events. B. Experiencing negative emotions is always unhealthy. C. Managing emotions can help make better judgments. D. Emotions can be triggered by thoughts.

Which statement is NOT true about emotional stress? A. Emotional stress can be caused by positive events. B. Emotional stress will disappear if you ignore it. C. Emotional stress can be caused by negative events. D. Emotional stress can make an individual physically ill.

If you do not manage your emotions, they most likely will affect your ability to make good decisions.

Being empathetic includes __________. A. having good communication skills B. understanding another's emotions C. having good listening skills D. all of the above

__________ is a feeling of anticipated distress, danger, or hurt. A. Anger B. Guilt C. Fear D. Sadness

To cope with stress, it is important to release your energy in any way possible.

A person is more likely to get sick while experiencing poor emotional health.

Which of the following is the BEST way of staying objective when dealing with an emotional person? A. become emotional also B. insult their personality C. compare their problems with others D. listen carefully