General Knowledge
River of Life
Marsden SHS
Ottawa Charter
Mental Health
100

Name the Capital of Australia

Canberra

100

What does the swimmer represent?

Individual navigating their life/health journey

100

What is the school address?

106-130 Muchow Road, Waterford West

100

Where was the Ottawa Charter created?

Ottawa , Canada

100

Define Mental Health

A state of positive well-being that fluctuates, like physical health, existing on a spectrum

200

True or False - Crocodiles existed at the same time as dinosaurs

True

200

Name the 2 key elements that push towards Ease or Dis-Ease.

Barriers and Enablers

200

What is the schools' postcode?

4133

200
Define Health Promotion

Halth promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. To reach a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being

200

Explain how mental health and mental wellbing are different 

Mental Illness: A diagnosable condition that significantly interferes with a person's thinking, feeling, and behaviour, causing distress or impairing functioning. Mental Health: A state of positive well-being that fluctuates, like physical health, existing on a spectrum.


300

Name a popular bread served a children's birthday parties

Fairy Bread

300

Name the 3 types of resources and provide 1 example of each

Personal, Social and Community 


300

Name 3 famous people from Marsden SHS

Cameron Smith, Israel Folau, Chris Sandow, Antonio Winterstein, Jayden Su'a, Corey Allan, Brenko LEe, Caleb Timu, Joe Tomane, Angela Beard, Hulita Haukinima, 

300

Name the 3 Action Strategies

Enable, Mediate and Advocate 

300

Name 3 Barrier and 3 Enablers to Mental Health

Relationships, Location, Family History, Lack of Personal, Social or Community Resources, Internet 

400

Name the longest river in Australia

The Murray River

400

Explain what salutogenesis means. 

refers to an approach focusing on the factors that support human health and well-being, rather than on the causes of disease (pathogenesis)

400

How many sports houses do we have?

6

400

Explain how the Ottawa Charter is used to plan and implement strategies to improve sun safety.

Enable - make SunSmart decisions and choices by educating and Creating Supportive Environments e.g. shade sails, undercover areas, no hat no play

400

Name 4 Determinants of Health that may impact Mental Health

Family and Peer Support

Diet, Nutrition, Sleep

Genetic and Biological Factors

Stress, Trauma, Isolation

500

Name the two animals on the Australian Coast of Arms

Kangaroo and Emu

500

Explain Ease v Dis-Ease 

This framework is grounded in a salutogenic (strengths-based) approach, which prioritizes moving individuals toward "ease" (optimal health) by enhancing resources, rather than focusing solely on treating "dis-ease" (illness or the total absence of health)

500

List our 4 PBL Focus Areas

Respectful, Responsible, Learner and Safe

500

Name the 5 Action Strategies

Build Healthy Public Policy

Strengthen Community Action

Develop Personal Skills

Reorient Health Services 

Creating Supportive Environments

500

Name 3 Mental Illnesses and explain how lifestyle changes (Enablers, Resources, River of Life) can be used to improve their well-being.

  • Depression: Exercise (aerobic) can be as effective as antidepressants or psychotherapy for mild-to-moderate depression. A healthy diet (e.g., Mediterranean-style) is also strongly linked to improved mood.
  • Anxiety Disorders: Regular physical activity, mindfulness, and yoga help reduce stress, manage emotions, and ease anxiety symptoms.
  • Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Physical activity can reduce psychiatric symptoms and improve cognitive function.
  • Bipolar Disorder: Establishing consistent routines, particularly with sleep, helps manage mood stability.
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