🧠 Mental Health
Name ONE mental health condition we learnt about.
Anxiety or depression
What are protective behaviours?
Things we do to keep ourselves safe and healthy
What communication style means speaking clearly and respectfully?
Assertive
What is the name of this NRL superstar?
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow "TheHammer"
Where does Mrs Ferguson call home?
Redcliffe (North Brisbane)
What is mental health
Our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing
What is a help-seeking strategy?
Something you do to get help or support.
What communication style can be forceful or hurtful?
Aggressive
Which Torres Strait Islander basketball star has played in the NBA and for Australia?
Patty Mills
What is Mrs Ferguson's favourite NRL team?
Dolphins
What is anxiety?
A feeling of worry, nervousness or unease
Name TWO protective behaviours.
E.g. talk to someone you trust / get fresh air / relax
What is a deflection?
Changing the focus or calming the situation
Which Torres Strait Islander plays five-eighth for the Brisbane Broncos?
Ezra Mam
What is Mrs Ferguson's favourite sport?
Netball
What is depression?
Persistent sadness and loss of interest
Name TWO people or places you could go to for help.
E.g. family, teacher, elder, school support, friend, helpline
What is a comeback?
A calm, confident and respectful response
Which famous Torres Strait Islander singer is known for “My Island Home”?
Christine Anu
What was Mrs Ferguson's job before becoming a teacher?
Scientist in a laboratory
What is stigma, and why can it make talking about mental health harder?
A negative attitude or belief; it can make people feel ashamed to talk or seek help
Name a trusted mental-health websites/service
Headspace, Kids Helpline, Beyond Blue Youth
What is an exit strategy?
Leaving the situation safely and getting help
Which famous Torres Strait Islander from Mer fought for Indigenous land rights?
Eddie Koiki Mabo
Who is Mrs Ferguson's husband?
Mr Ferguson! Year 7 HOY :)