VOCAB
A feeling of worry, nervousness
or uneasiness, usually about something with an uncertain outcome
ANXIETY
Most people feel confident talking about their own mental health
What is a myth?
Although we are trying to normalise conversations about mental health there is a still a stigma and many people do not feel comfortable talking about their own mental health or the mental health
of others
pending too much time on social media can cause these two things
What are loneliness and
low self-esteem?
Five Finger Breathing is
described as?
What is a simple breathing exercise using your hand as a guide?
These two things are interconnected and cannot be looked at in isolation
What is our physical and
mental health?
The constantly changing state
of our thoughts and feelings,
based on our environment and experiences
MENTAL HEALTH
We ALL have mental health
What is a fact?
We all have mental health just like
we have physical health. We should actively look after our minds just like we look after our physical bodies!
You can do these two things to
help create a positive environment
on social media
What is sharing uplifting content
and supporting others who are
being positive?
Appreciating what you have each
day, especially the simple things
What is gratitude?
Looking after our ______ health is
just as important as looking after
our _______ health
What is our mental and
physical health?
Mental or emotional strain or
tension when you are faced with something like a test, a competition, too many things to do at once, etc.
STRESS
Depression has a high lifetime prevalence - 29% of Americans experience depression in their lifetime
What is a fact?
The term for comparing your life
to others based on their
social media posts
What is “The Comparison Trap”?
Desiring to achieve something in the future and planning what you will do to get there
What is goal setting?
This is something that is important
to BOTH our mental and physical health (Hint: We all do it at night)
What is sleep?
The awareness of being a
person separate and unique
from everyone else
In the USA, 1 in 5 teenagers
(aged 13 - 18) have had
a seriously debilitating
mental illness
FACT
True or False: Even if someone doesn’t have a social media
account, we are ALL impacted by social media
What is true?
This type of awareness is knowing what makes us happy or sad, what we like or dislike, how our behaviour impacts us or others
What is self-awareness?
This is something that feeds
our bodies and minds!
What is nutrition?
This term describes negative attitudes or beliefs about mental illness
STIGMA
Name two warning signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
What are (examples: withdrawal, changes in sleep, irritability, loss of interest, grades dropping)?
Name one positive way social media can support mental health.
What is (examples: connecting with friends, support groups, positive content)?
Exercise helps mental health by releasing these “feel good” chemicals.
What are endorphins?
When you’re stressed, your body releases this hormone, sometimes called the “stress hormone.”
What is cortisol?