Resilience
Fact or fiction: Asking for help when we are struggling with our mental health is a sign of strength and resilience.
Fact: Sometimes, we re afraid to speak up. We might think we are bothering others or becoming a burden for others. We fear that people will think we are weak because we cannot do everything by ourselves. Asking for support or help takes courage and is a sign of strength and resilience!
Percentage of youth with access to a smart phone.
A. 50%
B. 75%
C. 95%
D. 100%
C. 95%
Smart phone ownership is nearly universal among youth of different genders, races and ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Fact or Fiction: Building strong bonds and relationships with adults and friends at school, at home and in the community provides youth with a sense of connectedness.
Fact: The feeling of connectedness is important and can protect youth from experiencing mental health, and other risks like drug use and violence.
Two unhealthy coping skills.
Fighting, substance use, self-harm, avoidance, etc.
5 Resources or people youth in need of support can reach out to.
(these are just examples): friends, parents, teachers, counselors, etc.
Define Resilience.
Resilience is the ability to bounce forward (or back) from adversity.
Being a resilient person means to rebound, to come back to a positive position and recover your strength.
Fact or Fiction: At least half of youth today feel addicted to their smartphone.
Fact: Nearly half (47 percent) of teens who have a smartphone say they are “addicted” to it.
3 Habits to help maintain our mental health when we get stressed.
Examples:
Three coping skills to handle school stress.
Talking with friends, deep breathing, listening to music, muscle relaxation, mindfulness, LEO tools, etc.
Example of how to check-in with a friend going through a tough time.
(this can be a personal answer - these are examples): Demonstrating empathy, acknowledging they are going through a difficult time, calling or texting them, taking extra time to talk with them, etc.
2 reasons resilience is important.
Helps us:
Think positively
o See challenges
o Commit to goals
o Focus on what they can control
o Don’t blame themselves
o Understand their emotions and are empathetic
Number of hours per day are youth spending online or consuming media.
On average, youth spend seven and a half hours in front of a screen per day consuming media or online.
Factors that challenge our mental health and wellness.
(examples)
Fact or fiction: Self-care builds self-worth.
Fact! When we value taking care of ourselves, we are demonstrating we have self-worth - or the believe that we are valuable regardless of our traits.
We create deep and meaningful connections with others by demonstrating:
Empathy or Sympathy.
Empathy. When we empathize, you put yourself in their position and try to connect by unearthing your similar experiences. Empathy helps us fuel deeper meaningful connections with people.
Share an example how how you can demonstrate resilience after struggling on test.
The chemical in our brains that makes us feel good when we use social media and technology.
Three ways to reduce the stigma around mental health and wellness.
(examples): spread awareness, talk about it openly with friends and family, ask for help, avoid using hurtful or triggering language to label someone, advocating for and encouraging our friends
Name one LEO tool that can help activate your higher brain and cool down your lower brain (coping strategy).
1. Am I higher brain or lower brain?
2. PDA - Pause, Delay, Ask Questions
3. Mindfulness
4. Self-Worth
5. Gratitude
Name 2 ways that you can deepen or create more meaningful social connections.
Find common interests, talk to someone new, be open minded, reach out 'just because', get to know someone before you pass judgement, avoid creating false stories about others