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What is the definition of Mental Health?
PHE defines "mental health" as the health of a person's mind, thoughts, and feelings. Just as the term "physical health" refers to the health of a person's body (arms, legs, heart, etc.), "mental health" refers to the health of what goes on inside a person's head.
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What should be written on the board before students walk into the classroom? (5 things)
Peer Health Exchange Mental Health Workshop www.peerhealthexchange.org/teen Names of HE Time class ends
100
List three examples of how a person might feel if people stereotype them?
People may feel embarrassed about their mental illness and avoid seeking the support they need People may feel ashamed about themselves if they are labeled with a stereotype People may feel lonely or isolated.
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What are the 4 places Sonia could go in a school if she wanted help? (Places meaning resources)
Clinic Counselor Nurse Trusted teacher/School Staff
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How can a teen learn more about mental health?
A teen can learn more about mental health by using the hotlines, websites and clinics listed on The Teen Health Resource Card.
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What is mental illness?
A mental illness is a health condition that changes a person's thinking, feelings and behaviors. It causes emotional distress and makes it hard for a person to feel happy.
200
What are the 7 sections of the Mental Health workshop?
1.Introduction 2.What is mental health and how does it relate to a spectrum? 3.What are stereotypes about mental health and mental illness? 4.What are some ways teenagers can take care of their mental health? 5. What are mental illness warning signs? 6. How can a teenager access resources for their mental health 7. Conclusion
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What are 4 ways that teens can challenge stereotypes about mental health?
Ask people not to use stereotypes when they hear them Talk about how stereotypes often are not true when they hear them Talk about mental health openly and respectfully with people they trust Support a friend who is struggling with their mental health
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What does it mean that we can think of mental health on a spectrum?
When we say spectrum, we mean a broad range of someone's health: not just completely healthy or completely unhealthy, but all of the possibilities in between.
200
What are the 13 PHE workshop topics?
DMC I DMC II Sexual Decision Making Pregnancy Prevention STIs and HIV Rape & Sexual Assault Abusive Relationships Healthy Relationships Tobacco Drugs Alcohol Mental Health Nutrition and Physical Activity
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What should a student do if the Mental Health workshop brings up some strong feelings and how can a Health Educator help?
Students should come speak to Educators at the end of class. We can help students identify someone with whom they can speak about mental health questions. In addition, we will be talking today about the sources of support that each person has available to them and how to access that support.
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How does someone act if they are mentally healthy? (2 bullet points)
Most people who are mentally healthy generally feel good about themselves and are capable of accomplishing daily tasks, such as going to school, eating meals, sleeping at night, and talking to friends and family. They can handle changing situations in their daily lives such as meeting new people, and things that change without warning, like a bus being late.
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What are four examples of stereotypes about mental illness?
Some people think people experiencing mental illness are abnormal or weird Others may think people experiencing mental illness are violent and dangerous Other people may use words like "crazy" to stereotype people with mental illness Some people think those who struggle with mental illness are acting that way to get attention
300
What are 5 ways people deal with stress and feel better?
Hang out with friends Be physically active Journal Eat Express thoughts through art, music or dance Engage in hobbies they enjoy
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What are 3 ways a person can speak effectively? What are 3 ways a person can listen effectively?
A person can speak effectively by saying what they mean, using examples, and repeating themselves. A person can listen effectively by making eye contact, asking questions and waiting to speak.
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What is the PHE mission?
The PHE mission is to give teenagers the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions. We do this by training college students to teach health workshops in public high schools.
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What are 2 bullet points in the mental illness discussion and what is an important message in this section?
Medical professionals don't know exactly how or why mental illnesses occur. They are probably caused by a combination of factors, such as biological factors (your genes) and environmental factors, such as violence or extreme stress. Mental illness does not affect every person the same way. The effects of mental illness may vary depending on a person's age, culture, gender and community. It is never a person's fault if they have a mental illness
400
Name at least 8 mental illness warning signs
Feeling very sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks Losing interest in favorite activities Trying to harm or kill oneself, or making plans to do so Sudden overwhelming fear or anxiety for no reason, sometimes with a racing heart or fast breathing Severe out of control behavior that can hurt oneself or others Overeating, not eating, throwing up, or using medications to lose weight Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still that causes trouble in school or puts a person in physical danger Repeated use of drugs or alcohol Severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships Drastic changes in behavior or personality Difficulty sleeping and/or excessive sleeping Severe aches and pains
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What are the 4 important messages of the Mental Health workshop (Must be exact language of the curriculum)
1. Mental health is deeply connected with physical health. A teenager needs to be mentally healthy in order to make good decisions about their physical health. 2. It is never a person's fault if they have a mental illness 3. Stereotypes about mental illness prevent people from talking openly about mental health issues and accessing the care they need. 4. Teenagers can access support for their mental health by talking to a person they trust or connecting to resources in their home and community.
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What are the 5 Cs of Decision Making
1. Identify my choices 2. Understand the consequences (positive or negative) 3. Decide what I care about (what is important to me) 4. Carry out my decision 5. Communicate my decision to others
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