Mental Health
Your emotional and social well-being
Stigma
involves negative attitudes towards something
Empathy
To put yourself in someone else's shoes: the ability to sense and understand someone else's emotions
Coping
Finds ways to deal with your emotions calmly
Self-Esteem
A person's beliefs about their worth and value
Circle of Control
Give an example of 2 stigmas around mental health:
True of False: Mental Health is Contagious
False
Why is exercise good for your mental health, give 2 reasons?
Give 3 examples of common therapy animals and typical places they visit.
Dogs, Cats,
Cheo, Hospitals, Old Age-Homes, Universities
What are three coping strategies:
Playing games
Making Art
Yoga
Listening to relaxing music
List 3 mental health support services
Give an example of how you can show empathy towards someone
Why is empathy important?
True of False: Being social is bad for your mental health
List 2 things that are in your control and 2 things that you CAN'T control!
Why is sleep good for your mental health?
When people are tired they find it harder to manage their emotions and are more stressed and anxious.
What could you do if your friend is struggling with their mental health?
List 3 ways that you can improve your mental health?
Sleeping more
Exercise
Socialize
Get help
Do calming things
Why is it mportant to understand our limits to helping those who struggle with mental health?