Mental Health
TRUE OR FALSE
If a coping skill works for one of your friends, it will work for you too
False - everyone copes differently!
Name two adults you are comfortable reaching out to with relationship concerns
Parent
Teacher
Counsellor
Mental Health Worker
Elder
TRUE OR FALSE
Eating breakfast every morning is a great way to power up your body.
TRUE!
What is the biggest animal in the world?
Blue Whale
TRUE OR FALSE
There is a single cause for most mental health challenges.
FALSE
Mental health challenges often result from a combination of our genetics, the environments we grew up in and our social and economic class.
What are the different ways that we connect with MH supports – example, talk to a counsellor
In person
Online
Telephone
Texting
What is the name of the body’s largest, strongest, and longest bone?
The Femur!
What is the biggest planet in the solar system?
Jupiter
Give 2 ways that we can help a friend out who is experiencing mental health concerns.
- Provide listening
- Ask them if there is someone you can get to help
- Provide encouragement and kind words
- Be there for them
- Help them find a helpline phone number
Name two outside agencies that provide services to your school.
DILICO
NOSP
How many bones does the average human have within their body?
206
What type of fish was Nemo?
Name two types of mental illness
Anxiety
Depression
Eating disorders
Bi Polar Disorder
True or False
You need an adult to refer you to these agencies
False
Once you are 12 years of age you are able to consent to Mental Health services on your own without parent involvement
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin!
How many colors in the rainbow?
7: The colors, in order from the top, are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet.
How can we take care of our Mental Health?
Take care of your mental health in the same way you would take care of your physical health. It takes practice, patience and support.
•Know and accept your strengths and weaknesses.
•Set realistic goals for yourself.
•Accept yourself and others. This is the basis of self-esteem.
•Learn to recognize and understand that you and others have both positive and negative feelings.
Building a supportive community is an important way to improve mental health. Making meaningful connections with your family, friends, peers, colleagues and other members of your community can help you feel:
•like you belong
•safe and secure
•free to express your thoughts and feelings on issues that are important to you
REACH OUT, COUNSELLING, ONLINE/PHONE HELP LINES
Name 3 issues you may want to get support with
Toxic relationships
Bullying
Peer Pressure
Depression
Anxiety
What part of your body is fully grown at birth?
The eyes!
Where is the Eiffel Towel located?
Paris, France