All of the thoughts and feelings you experience in a day makes up your ____ _____.
Mental Health.
Something that we can do to help us get through or deal with something is called...
Coping Strategy.
Taking care of our bodies. Could include; playing sports, drinking water, eating healthy, brushing our teeth etc.
Physical Health.
Who should you go to if you're experiencing a lot of uncomfortable thoughts/emotions?
Any trusted adult. If they don't listen, ask another and another until someone does.
_____ _____ must be diagnosed by a doctor/psychologist. Symptoms are listed in a big book called the DSM-5.
Mental Illness.
CMHA Stands for:
Canadian Mental Health Association
Taking care of the spaces that we're in, whether it be inside or outside. Could include: Cleaning up garbage, lighting candles, Recycling etc.
Environmental Wellness.
You can call or text, open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Phone number is 1-800-668-6868. You can call them to talk about anything that's heavy on your mind.
Kids Help Phone.
SMART Goals.
S_____, M______, A_____, R_______, T__ ____.
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time bound.
Falling down and getting back up again, pushing thru a tough situation.
This section of the wheel can include, building new friendships, calling loved ones, hanging out with friends, being nice to others etc...
Relationships
A number you can call to ask for information on what resources are available near you. NOT for emergencies. They also have a website that you can search as well. Hint: not 9-1-1 but...)
2-1-1
The Phone number for Kids Help Phone is:
_ - ___ - ___ - ____
1-800-668-6868
Four Rules of Mental Health:
(100 points per rule named)
Like you for you, have friends that like you for you, talk about your feelings, smile often.
This section of the wheel can include building things, 'thinking outside the box', reading, doing an art project trying something new, etc...
Creativity/Thinking
Online counselling service for youth. You book zoom appointments with the same counsellor every couple weeks, completely FREE.
Wes for Youth
___ ____ is when someone who has experienced either mental health or addiction issues in the past, now uses that experience to help others who may be going through something similar.
Peer Support
Stigma.
The section of the wellness wheel that includes connecting with our inner selves and the world around us.
Spiritual Wellness.
An app that you can download on your phone, it helps you to create a plan of action for if/when you're experiencing a mental health problem. Includes emergency contact information, resources near you, and coping strategies.
BeSafe.