Froggy Jumps: Breaking the Stigma


Froggy Jumps Froggy Jumps: Breaking the StigmaVersion en ligne Empathy in action for mental distress par Sophia B 1 A family member has been sleeping more and says they 'don’t feel like doing anything.' How will you respond? a Just snap out of it and get moving. b I’m here for you; I’m listening. What would help you right now? c You should just snap out of it. 2 A close friend stopped joining group hangouts and replies with one word. How will you respond? a Hey, you seem distant; want to talk or hang tonight? b If you’re busy, I won’t bother you. c That’s not a big deal—keep going. 3 A classmate or coworker you don’t get along with breaks down crying after a stressful meeting. How will you respond? a We don’t have time for your feelings. b Just stop crying; it’s overreacting. c I’m sorry that happened; I’m listening. Do you want to talk about it? 4 A sibling’s appetite and grades have dropped, and they snap at everyone at home. How will you respond? a Just eat better and stop complaining. b I’m here with you. Would you like help with school or meals? c Don’t be so dramatic about it. 5 A friend finally opens up and says they’ve been feeling anxious and overwhelmed. How will you respond? a Thank you for trusting me; you’re not alone. How can I support you? b Just calm down; it’s probably nothing. c You’ll be fine if you just relax. 6 Someone you know posts online that they feel exhausted and alone. How will you respond? a Post more to get attention from others. b That sounds heavy; I’m glad you told me. Want to chat or video call? c Ignore it; it will pass soon. 7 A friend says they’re thinking of seeing a counselor but are afraid of being judged. How will you respond? a Counseling won’t help; ignore it. b That’s brave. I support you; it’s okay to seek help. c Just tough it out and don’t tell anyone.

1

A family member has been sleeping more and says they 'don’t feel like doing anything.' How will you respond?

a

Just snap out of it and get moving.

b

I’m here for you; I’m listening. What would help you right now?

c

You should just snap out of it.

2

A close friend stopped joining group hangouts and replies with one word. How will you respond?

a

Hey, you seem distant; want to talk or hang tonight?

b

If you’re busy, I won’t bother you.

c

That’s not a big deal—keep going.

3

A classmate or coworker you don’t get along with breaks down crying after a stressful meeting. How will you respond?

a

We don’t have time for your feelings.

b

Just stop crying; it’s overreacting.

c

I’m sorry that happened; I’m listening. Do you want to talk about it?

4

A sibling’s appetite and grades have dropped, and they snap at everyone at home. How will you respond?

a

Just eat better and stop complaining.

b

I’m here with you. Would you like help with school or meals?

c

Don’t be so dramatic about it.

5

A friend finally opens up and says they’ve been feeling anxious and overwhelmed. How will you respond?

a

Thank you for trusting me; you’re not alone. How can I support you?

b

Just calm down; it’s probably nothing.

c

You’ll be fine if you just relax.

6

Someone you know posts online that they feel exhausted and alone. How will you respond?

a

Post more to get attention from others.

b

That sounds heavy; I’m glad you told me. Want to chat or video call?

c

Ignore it; it will pass soon.

7

A friend says they’re thinking of seeing a counselor but are afraid of being judged. How will you respond?

a

Counseling won’t help; ignore it.

b

That’s brave. I support you; it’s okay to seek help.

c

Just tough it out and don’t tell anyone.

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