Facing Adversity
A coping strategy that can help one to develop resilience in the face of stress
Hint: it has to do with being intentional
What is mindfulness?
Mental Health issues are purely a result of personal weakness or lack of character
What is a Myth?
We all struggle with our mental health, as a result of the challenges we face
One positive aspect of technology that can help with wellbeing
Hint: availability
What is access to various ways to seek help?
This could impact and influence how individuals perceive or seek help when they are struggling
What is cultural background?
This type of communication is vital to a healthy relationship
Hint: A way of listening
What is active listening?
This is the ability to bounce back from adversity and overcome challenges in a healthy way
What is resilience?
People who struggle with their mental health are always easy to identify based on their appearance
What is a myth?
Many of us struggle with hidden challenges that are not obvious to the outside observer
Using this can have both a positive and negative impact on our mental health
What is social media?
True or false: Mental health is universally understood and defined in the same way across all cultures
What is false?
True or false: Having a strong support system (friends and family) impacts our mental health in a significant way
What is true?
This exercise can help to build resilience and can provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment
What is realistic goal setting?
People who struggle with mental health are usually only “crazy” or “unstable” people
What is a Myth?
We all struggle. It is not helpful to think of mental health struggles through labels or stigma
You can limit/regulate this, which will typically have a positive impact on your wellbeing
What is screen time?
Promoting this type of awareness and sensitivity can enhance our ability to support ourselves and each other when we are struggling
What is cultural awareness?
This type of relationship can cause emotional distress and negatively impacts our wellbeing
What is an unhealthy relationship?
Seeking this type of support contributes to building resilience because it fosters connection and provides emotional support during tough times
What is social support?
If you have struggled with your mental health you ALWAYS will
What is a Myth?
We can move past our struggles or change our relationship to them (e.g., they get easier) when we have the right support
This is a really damaging online behaviour with lasting impacts on all involved
What is cyberbullying?
True or false: We all want to give and receive help in the same ways. It’s simple
What is false?
Maintaining healthy __________ with others, including our friends and family, contributes to having healthy relationships with others
What is healthy boundaries?