True or False
Nobody on earth has ever struggled with mental health
False
They might be worried about people treating them differently, this is called being stigmatized
Only ___ of Canadians access mental health care annually
15%
An adult in my classroom I can talk to if I don't feel okay
A teacher
Excersise
Girls have more mental health concerns on average than boys
False! Boys and girls struggle about the same
Can you always tell if someone is struggling with their mental health by looking at them?
No, there is no way to tell just by looking at someone if they are experience mental health challenges
Between girls or boys, one of these groups are more likely to ask for help with mental health
Girls are more likely to talk about mental health
The adults at home I can talk to if I think I need help
Parents or Guardians
I eat these types of food to help my brain stay healthy
Healthy food
Only famous people get mental health problems
False! Anyone can struggle with mental health
What are some ways are people with Mental Health challenges stigmatized?
Treated as sick, different, not taken seriously, or avoided.
Around ____ percent of Canadians reported to accessing support for their mental health last year
11%
Someone who works in a medical centre or a hospital that can answer questions about mental health
A doctor
Doing things that make me feel good and fulfilled is a form of self-care
Yes
Mental health is hard to talk about for most people
True! Some people may find it harder than others to talk about mental health
On average, this group talks about mental health more than the other. Girls or Boys
Girls report being more open to talking about it than boys
Approximately ______ percentage of Canadians report their mental health negatively impacts their day-to-day life
28%
I can talk to these people if I am worried about my friend
A teacher, parent, principal, counselor - any safe adult that I trust!
Sleeping when I am tired, and eating when I am hungry are ways I can practice self-care
Yes! These are little almost "obvious" ways to take care of ourselves
I am allowed to talk about mental health at school
True! If you have questions you can talk to any teacher!
What is one way we can help with stigma around mental health
Talking about mental health!
On average people experience ____ days of poor mental health
3.4 days
This person knows the most about how I am feeling, more than anyone else
Me
True or false: Self care looks the same for everybody, we all like the same things
False