Boosters
Painting, knitting, skiing would be examples of this booster
A state well-being. It includes our emotions, feelings of connection to others, our thoughts and feelings, and being able to manage life's highs and lows
What is mental health?
2 things that might stress youth
Exams, arguments with peers, social media etc.
Text 686868
What is the crisis text line for youth? (This number is provided by Kids Help Phone)? 741741 is a text line for adults
This animal's hair looks white but is actually transparent
What is a polar bear? (The hair of a polar bear looks white because the air spaces in each hair scatter light of all colors.)
This booster relaxes tense muscles and releases feel-good chemicals in the body
What is exercise?
Depression and anxiety disorders are examples of these
What are mental illnesses?
(People with mental illnesses are able to cope with the right supports.)
2 things that might stress adults
What are paying bills, relationships, health issues etc.
A provincial website for mental health information and connection for local supports and services
What is Bridge the gapp? Contact numbers for services can be found there and programs such as Strongest Families for children, youth, adults and families
A tomato is this type (hint: a fruit or vegetable)
What is a fruit? (Tomatoes contain seeds and grow from flowers, making them a fruit.)
We often forget to be intentional in recognizing these in ourselves
What are our strengths and accomplishments?
How you feel about yourself and your confidence in your abilities
What is self-esteem?
Two things you can do for self-care. (hint: Self-care are things you do to give yourself a sense of calm or enjoyment promoting positive mental health.)
What are hobbies, walking, laughing, talking about how you feel?
Walk-in counselling services available in person (or by phone) at health centres in Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor and at community health in Lewisporte and other sites in the province
What is Doorways? (Provides a one-time session and access to other services if needed.)
The first Pixar movie
What is Toy Story?
Thinking of things that have gone well for you and people you are grateful for are related to this
What is optimistic or looking at the positive?
The ability to steer through challenges and find ways to bounce back from difficulties
What is resilience?
Signs or symptoms of stress can be evident in our behavior, feelings, minds, and body. A heart beating fast, sweating or headache would be an example of how it affects this area
What is body?
1-844-353-3330
Mental Health and Addictions Triage (Contact to set up counselling.)
The number of legs a lobster has
What is 10? (They are in pairs. The first pair of legs, also known as claws or pincers, are used to catch prey. The other legs are for walking or crawling.)
When we talk positive to ourselves in our minds
What is positive self-talk? (It's important to change our negative self-talk into more positive self-talk.)
A feeling created in the body in response to challenges
What is the stress response or stress?
Stress can affect our body, mind, behaviors and feelings. Name two signs of stress related to feelings.
Feeling nervous, short-tempered, frustrated
Contact number for mental health crisis line
What is 811? (Also for health line and Doorways information)
The year YouTube was created
What is 2005?