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“Mental health” is a concept similar to “physical health”: it refers to a state of well-being. Mental health includes our emotions, feelings of connection to others, our thoughts and feelings, and being able to manage life’s highs and lows.
What is Self Care? How can you partake in self care?
Self-Care will look different for everyone, but Self Care is doing specific things that will better your mental health. This could be: Journaling, going for a walk, talking to someone, painting, getting offline, meditating, deep breathing exercises, and so on!
What is Bell Let's Talk? How do you participate?
Bell Let's Talk is an annual campaign that aims to break the stigma and spread awareness of mental health.
You can participate by spreading kind words, checking on your friends and family, OR if you have a phone texting someone with the hashtag #BellLet'sTalk
Who has mental health?
Everyone has mental health and will experience challenges regarding their mental well-being, but not everyone will experience a mental illness.
Who are some trusted adults that you can talk to at this school?
All staff are trusted adults that you can go to if you need someone to talk to
Teacher, CYC, EA, SERT, Secretaries, Principals, ECEs, Librarian
Fill in the blank: In Canada, 1 out of _____ children receive the right mental health services they need.
1 out of 5 children receive the right mental health service that would benefit them the most.
What are three healthy coping strategies you can use when you are feeling stressed?
There are SO many different types of coping strategies you can use to help ease stress, here are some ideas: Meditation/mindful activities, breathing exercises/ deep breathing, exercising, going for walks, talking to a trusted adult, journaling, drawing, colouring, and so on.
When did Mental Health issues begin to increase for children and youth?
(Not what caused it, but what year?)
Mental health issues increased among youth before the pandemic and have worsened since then due to a combination of social disconnection, excessive screen time (6+ hours daily) and other challenges
Fill in the blanks!
1 in _____ people experience a mental health problem or experience.
In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.
What are some ways you can support a friend who is stressed?