Mental Health
True or False: Mental Health is just as important as physical health in a persons overall well being.
True or False: All stress is bad stress
False
List 3 unhealthy coping skills
Isolating, eating too much or too little, sleeping too much or too little, substance use, avoidance, self harm
Where can you go in school if you need support with your mental health?
School Counselor, SR Room, Indigenous Learners Room, to a Trusted Adult, the office
Name three countries that start with the letter B
Bolivia, Bermuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Bora Bora, etc.
Everyone feels nervous or worried sometimes, what's one way to cope with it?
deep breathing, counting to 10, talking about it, taking a walk, writing in a journal, exercising
In what ways can stress be helpful?
Ex. A health amount of stress about a test, may make a student feel motivated to study.
Talking to someone you trust, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, reading, journaling
Can you call 911 if you or a friend is struggling with their mental health?
Yes you can
What is the planet closest to the sun?
Mercury
If you know someone in school who is struggling with mental health, you can help by...
Telling a Counselor, Teacher, Principal, or trusted adult.
True or False: When stress is not addressed, it can have harmful impacts on physical well being.
True
How does deep breathing help make you feel more calm?
Deep breathing relaxes the nervous system
If you or a friend is struggling with mental health, or substance use, what are some online or community resources to go for help?
Kids Help Phone, the Foundry, School Counselor
Name the local First Nations on whose land we are on
Songhees and Esquimalt or Lekwungen
What is stigma?
negative attitudes and beliefs
Fight, flight or freeze
What is mindfulness? How can it support mental well being?
Using the 5 senses to be present in the moment, it allows the mind to relax and let go of unhelpful thoughts
What is the phone number for the mental health and suicide crisis line in Canada?
988
The capital city of the Yukon Territory
Whitehorse
How can we end mental health stigma?
Sharing our stories, encouraging those around us to talk about their mental well being and seek supports
True or False: Stress that's left unchecked can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease
True!
Demonstration....
One thing that I can do when I am having a bad day at school
Your response...
Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, multilingual and confidential support to help all young people
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