Mental Health Promotion
True or False: We all have mental health
True
True or false: Self-care looks different for every person
True! Self-care plans should be individualized to fit your specific needs.
True or False: Your thoughts are always facts.
False! Thoughts aren't fact!
Name a short-term effect that stress has on the body
-Increase in heart rate
-Increased breathing rate
-Stomach pains-sensitive/oily skin
-Tense muscle
The efficient functioning and condition of the body and its systems.
Physical Health
True or False: if you are not happy all of the time, you likely suffer from a mental illness
False! It's normal to not feel happy all the time.
Meditation, mindfulness sessions and attending religious services are self-care practices that can improve which dimension of health?
Spiritual
What is the opposite of a fixed mindset?
Growth mindset
Name a long term effect that stress has on the body
-headaches/migraines
-mental health problems
-serious heart problems
-panic attacks
-acne or hair loss
-increased risk of diabetes
-fertility problems
Our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others
Social Health
Name two possible people/resources you can contact if you are experiencing mental health issues.
Teacher, friend, family member, Mental health practitioner, Kid's Helpline, Mind Australia, Beyond Blue
Name a self-care practice that would improve your social health
spending time with friends/family/colleagues
You score a 7/10 on a pop quiz in maths. You think to yourself "I am so bad at maths because I did not get a perfect score" . Which Unhelpful thinking style are you using?
-Disqualifying the positive
-All or nothing thinking
The ability to understand one's own emotions and develop strategies to present them in a positive way is called...
emotional intelligence
A state of mental wellbeing that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Mental Health
Name three strategies to increase your mental health
Reading, listening to music, going for a walk, spending time with family, doing something you enjoy (many more possible answers)
Getting enough sleep, exercising and taking prescribed medications are self-care practices to improve which dimension of health?
Physical
Your friend looks at you from across the room and then looks away quickly. You automatcially think, "they are mad at me." Which Unhelpful Thinking Style is this?
Jumping to conclusions
This analogy is used to describe emotions that are shown above the surface, and the ones that are hidden below.
Iceberg
The ability to express and acknowledge our feelings in a positive way.
Emotional Health
Name a risk factor to mental health (things that can decrease your mental health)
Not enough sleep
Too much screen time
Drugs and alcohol
Social isolation
Traumatic events
True or False: Maslow's Hierarchy of needs states that you must first fulfil your need for love and belonging before you can achieve physical safety.
False! According to Maslow, you need, in order:
-physical safety
-love and belonging
-self-esteem to feel like your best self
You score poorly on one science assessment and think "I never do anything right." Which unhelpful thinking style is could this be?
Over-generalising
Mental Filter
Name of the hormone that is released in our bodies when we feel stressed
Cortisol
Involves a sense of meaning in life, hope, peace and comfort with your individual self.
Spiritual Health