Mental Health Matters
What is mental health?
Mental health is how we think, feel, and cope with life and challenges.
What year was Strides formed?
2018
What is one sign of a health friendship?
You feel safe, respected and supported being yourself
True or False: Strides offers free walk-in counselling
True
Who plays Spider-Man in the Marvel movies starting form Spider-Man: homecoming
Tom Holland
what is anxiety and one way to cope with it?
Anxiety is when you feel worried, or scared, even if nothing bad is happening:
- Taking deep breaths
- going outside for a min
- talking with someone
- etc.
What two organizations came together to create Strides Toronto
East Metro Youth Services (EMYS) and Scarborough Centre for healthy Communities- Youth Services
What dose consent mean?
Giving clear permission for something to happen
The Zone
What is the popular video-sharing app is known for short dances, trends and lip-sync videos?
TikTok
True or False: it's okay to ask for help when you're feeling overwhelmed?
True!
Name 3 programs or services Strides offers.
- Youth Wellness Hubs
- Walk-in counselling
- Community mental health supports
- Autism services
- Peer group
- Residential care
True or False: You can change your mind about consent at any time?
TRUE! Consent can be taken back at any time, even if you said yes before.
- Stress
- School
- Family
- Mental health
- Housing
- Relationships
Who sang the hit song "As It Was"
Harry Styles
Name two sings someone might be struggling with their mental health
- changes in mood
- not wanting to be around people
- not sleeping
- feeling sad all the time
What age group dose Strides support?
True or False: It's okay to say "no" even to someone you care about
True. it's always okay to say no!
Dose Strides only support youth?
No, we Strides also supports children, parents, families, and youth adults up to the age of 29
What famous singer released an album and world tour called Renaissance in 2023?
Beyonce
what hormone is often linked to stress in the body?
Cortisol
What is the main goal of Strides?
Helping youth and families grow strong and feel supported
What does it mean to be in a toxic relationship?
Makes you feel unsafe, stressed, or unhappy more then it makes you feel supported or valued
- Drop-in
- Referral
- Phone call
- Talk with a staff at the zone/hub
What Netflix show about a group of kids fighting monsters is set in the 19890's?
Stranger things