Myth or Fact
Therapy is only for people in crisis
Myth!
Therapy can help everyone
What is Burnout
Physical and emotional exhaustion caused by long term stress without support
Name one Physical symptom of stress
Headaches, stomachaches, tension, fatigue, nausea
What is a coping skill
A strategy to help manage emotions or stress
What is self care
Any action that supports your mental, emotional or physical wellness
Stress is always bad for you
Myth!
Some stress is normal and can even motivate you, as long as you manage it
What are Influencing factors
Mental health can be influenced by physical health, life experiences, relationships, and your environment.
Until what age does our brain keep developing
25
Name 5 ways you can de-stress
Deep breathing, listen to music, Going for a walk, talking to someone, art, journalling, and many more
What is self care you can do at school
Hydrate, stretch, go for a walk, colour
You can't tell someone is struggling just by looking at them
Fact!
Mental health struggles are often invisible to others.
What does stigma mean
A Negative attitude or stereotypes about mental health
What is the most common Mental Health disorder
Anxiety
What is the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill
Healthy skills reduce stress long term
Unhealthy skills feel good short term but create more problems later
DOUBLE POINT
Name one unhealthy coping skill
What is digital Self care
Setting boundaries with screens and/or social media
Depression means just being really sad
Myth!
Depression is persistent sadness, loss of interest and changes in sleep, appetite, or energy
What is Resilience
The ability to bounce back, adapt and recover
What is the difference between stress and Anxiety
Stress is a response to a real situation or threat
Anxiety can happen with no threat or situation
True or False? All Coping skills work for everyone
False!
Each person has different tools that work for them
Name this form of self care
Setting ____________ Feels uncomfortable in the moment, but it improves your mental health over time
Boundaries
Mental health and Physical Health are connected
Fact!
What is a Risk Factor
Anything that increases the likelihood of developing mental health challenges
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness
Mental health is a state of overall well-being that includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being
Mental illness is a diagnosed condition that affects a person's thoughts, feelings, or behavior
Name a coping skill you could use during an argument to avoid reacting impulsively
Pause and breathe, Count, Go for a walk....
True or False?
Self care always means going above a beyond your daily routine.
False!
Self care can be as simple as brushing your hair