How well do you know yourself?

Children’s Mental Health Week took place on 3rd to 9th February. Every year it encourages children and young people to reach out so they do not face mental health problems alone.

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week looked at the theme of ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’. This is about embracing self-awareness and exploring what it means.

The more we know ourselves, the more prepared we are to express our emotions with others which is important when we have to deal with life’s ups and downs.

To help you know yourself more and better connect with friends and family, we have created the quizzes below.

How well do you know yourself? Quiz

Self-Awareness Quiz: How Well Do You Know Yourself?

For Children’s Mental Health Week from 3-9 February, and it’s theme this year which is ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,’ we have created this fun quiz for young people to embrace self-awareness.

The more we know and understand ourselves, the more prepared we are to express our emotions and take on life’s ups and downs.

We will ask you 6 questions to help you explore – How well do you know yourself?

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1. What makes you nervous?

Exams

Meeting new people/making friends

Speaking in front of a class

Moving to a new school or college

People staring at me

When I see people upset

Worrying about how I look

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2. What makes you relax?

Anything creative (crafting, colouring-in, drawing).

Music

Reading

Gaming

Taking deep breaths

Stretching and resting

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3.What do you find difficult? (your biggest weakness)

a) I'm overly critical of myself

b) I struggle with motivation

c) I sometimes have difficulty saying no

d) I can be indecisive

e) I find it hard to focus

f) I lack self-confidence

g) I find it hard to not get angry/frustrated

Everyone has weaknesses, it’s a normal part of being human. Working on your weaknesses can help you improve and grow.

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4. What are you good at? (your biggest strength)

Understanding others feelings (empathy)

Being creative

Leading others

Performing (drama, dance, music)

Being a technology whizz

Strong will power to achieve my goals

Problem-solving

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5.What do you enjoy doing most?

a) Expressing myself creatively

b) Watching films/anime

c) Being around pets and animals

d) Being outside

e) Helping others

f) Playing games with friends

g) Listening or playing music

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6. What will you do the next time you are feeling stressed or anxious?

a) Talk it out with friends

b) Take time out to do the thing that makes me relax

c) Get more sleep and see if this helps me feel better

d) Speak to a trusted adult to get help

e) Distract myself with the activity that I enjoy doing most

f) Chat online to Kooth (www.kooth.com)

g) Look at wellbeing advice and support on The Source website (www.thesource.me.uk)

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How well do you know your friend! Quiz

This quiz will help you connect with friends or family members.

Connecting with others Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Friend?

As we build a sense of self, we grow in our ability to connect with others, as well as develop our skills and talents to communicate and understand each other’s and our emotional wellbeing needs.

The more we can connect with others – our friends, family, and those around, the more we can form strong and healthy relationships, from early childhood right through to adulthood who can help support and equip us to cope with the challenges that life brings our way.

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1. What is your friend’s favourite colour?

a) Red

b) Blue

c) Green

d) Yellow

e) Purple

f) Pink

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2. What food makes them happiest?

a) Pizza

b) Ice cream

c) Pasta

d) Curry

e) Chocolate

f) Roast dinner

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3. What is their most treasured possession?

a) A family heirloom

b) A pet

c) A favourite book

d) A piece of jewellery

e) A photo

f) A card or video game

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4. What is their biggest pet peeve?

Being judged or stereotyped

People not respecting my personal space

People who don't text back

Messy spaces

Spitting

Annoying noises like pen-clicking

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5. What is the one thing they can’t live without?

a) Phone

b) Fizzy drinks

c) Music

d) Friends

e) Video games

f) Social Media

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6. Which feel-good song is most likely to cheer them up?

a) 'I don't wanna wait' by David Guetta and OneRepublic

b) 'Sunflower' by Post Malone and Swae Lee

c) 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter

d) 'Backbone' by Stormzy

e) 'Birds of a Feather' by Billie Ellish

f) 'Physical' by Dua Lipa

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7. What subject in school are they/were they good at?

a) Maths

b) Science

c) History

d) English

e) P.E

f) Art

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8. Which hobby do they enjoy most?

a) Drawing

b) Playing sports

c) Reading

d) Cooking

e) Playing music

f) Dancing

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9. Which of these feel-good movies or TV shows would your friend rather watch over and over again?

a) Heartstopper (TV show)

b) Deadpool and Wolverine (film)

c) Beast Games (TV show)

d) Inside Out (film)

e) One Piece (TV show)

f) Wicked (film)

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10. What is their favourite way to spend the day chilling?

a) Cozying up with a book

b) Binge-watching shows

c) Shopping

d) Gaming with friends

e) Going to cinema

f) Going to leisure centre/sports club

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11. What does your friend like most about you?

a) Secret Keeper – You're honest and trustworthy

b) Best Cuddler – You're caring and supportive

c) Personal Comedian – You're smart and funny

d) Dance Legend – You're energetic and motivated

e) Style Icon – You're bold and brave

f) Happy Helper – You're kind and understanding

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12. If your friend was feeling stressed, what two things would they appreciate you doing most?

a) Send them funny memes and TikToks to make them laugh

b) Offer to go with them to speak to an adult

c) Say your there for them if they want to talk about it

d) Help them get advice online – The Source website (www.thesource.me.uk)

e) Show up with their favourite snacks

f) Get them outside for a walk or leisure activity

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Resources for schools from Children’s Mental Health Week 2025

Go to the Children’s mental health week website and download their free resources to get your school involved in celebrating the importance of children’s mental health.

10 Tips to look after your mental health

1. Don’t keep it in
2. Talk to someone you trust
3. Write your feelings down
4. Draw how you feel.
5. Don’t spend too much time on your own.
6. Don’t dismiss your feelings
7. Focus on the good parts of your life and what you love
8. If you feel like hurting yourself distract yourself – put an ice cube on your wrist or pop bubble wrap, use a fidget toy)
9. Do something you enjoy to relax and give your head a break. – watch a film, put on a new playlist, play a game/sport, be with animals and nature.
10. Be your own best friend – you’re stuck with you so look after yourself.
11. Remember you are not alone, even if it sometimes feels like it – find someone experiencing what you’re feeling – Kooth has a forum for young to share thoughts.

Time To Talk Day 2025

Time to Talk Day took place on 6 February, and provides resources to help start a conversation about mental health.

Mind Charity Talking Tips

Do you need some emotional wellbeing support?

If you are feeling overwhelmed and need to talk, go to our Find help now! Helplines and support page

Try speaking to an adult you trust.