8th Grade What is Resilience?
Resilience means being able to handle challenges and setbacks, but it also means learning how to ask for help. Choose one or more activities below to learn more.
Building Resilience |
Catch the Wave |
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You can improve your resilience skills with time and practice. Learn more about strengthening the characteristics of resilience by clicking on each term on the Catch Resilience graphic. |
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Mental Health & Resilience |
Mental Health Myths & Facts |
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Mental health and resilience are closely connected. When someone is dealing with mental health challenges, routine setbacks such as a difficult homework assignment can seem unmanageable. On the other hand, resilience can be a powerful protective factor that can help people cope with life's more significant challenges. How much do you know about mental health? Test your knowledge with the Mental Health Myths Facts sorting activity. |
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Resilience Means Knowing When to Ask for Help |
How to Get Help |
| Asking for help can be very hard for people who are feeling depressed, anxious, or experiencing other mental health challenges. Whether you are helping someone else or seeking help for yourself, reaching out demonstrates the self-awareness, honesty, and responsibility of a truly resilient person. |
These hotlines are free, available any day and at any time, and are confidential.
Watch this short video to learn about reaching out to the SAFE coordinator or someone else at your school: |
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