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This 25-word mental health and wellness word search combines emotional well-being topics with self-care strategies for middle school students. Hidden words include anxiety, depression, self-care, support, friendship, and laughter, touching on both challenges and positive coping approaches. Use it during a health or social-emotional unit, as a mental-health awareness activity, or as a free-time puzzle with the smiley-face shape to reinforce a positive message.

Subject:
Social Emotional Learning
Topic:
Emotional Regulation
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • ENDOCANNABINOID
  • ANXIETY
  • STRESS
  • CBD
  • CBG
  • THCV
  • TOPICALS
  • ORALSOLUTIONS
  • VAPE
  • CBN
  • EDIBLES
  • CHOCOLATES
  • AROMATHERAPY
  • ANANDAMIDE
  • WATER
  • HUG
  • DEPRESSION
  • LAUGHTER
  • SUNSHINE
  • FRIENDSHIP
  • CAREGIVER
  • SUPPORT
  • SELFCARE
  • MUSIC
  • EXERCISE

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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