A positive state of being. Contributes to people’s capacity to connect to others, form meaningful connections and experience purpose in their lives.
Well Being
How can you anonymously report bullying that occurs at St. FX?
OCSB Connect
What happened to the frog's car when it was parked illegally?
It was toad (towed)
True or False: Everyone has mental health
True! Everyone has their own mental health.
What are two things that can do to promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc..
Name two areas of well being
-Physical
-Psychological
-Social
-Spiritual
True or False: 50% of Canadian youth ages 13-18 report having been a victim of online bullying.
True
What country are french fried actually cooked in? (Answer is a synonym for oil)
Greece (Grease)
True or False: Everyone's mental health is the same
False! We all have our own mental health.
How can stress impact your physical health?
Difficulty breathing, panic attacks, sleep problems, chest pains/high blood pressure, etc...
The name for any activity that contributes to your well-being
Self Care
The name for bullying that occurs through a digital platform
Cyberbullying
Why was the picture really mad when it went to jail?
It was framed.
True or False: You need to know exactly what you are going to say to someone when talking about your mental health
False! You are allowed to open up at whatever pace you are comfortable with.
How can stress impact your mental health?
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, unable to enjoy yourself.
Negative feelings, attitudes, or discrimination and general disapproval towards a person based on a specific characteristic or trait (i.e. race, gender, illness, disability, religion, culture etc).
Stigma
The difference between being mean and bullying.
Bullying is harmful behaviour with intent that occurs over time, being mean is just one or few incidents.
What is a bees favorite musician?
BEEyonce (Beyonce)
Justin BEEber (Justin Bieber)
True or False: You can catch a mental illness from someone who has it, it is contagious.
False! Mental illness is not contagious at all.
List two of the coping mechanisms you use (think about the drains from your mental health bucket)
Sleeping, listening to music, talking to a trusted friend/coach/teacher, etc...
Behaviors that aim to avoid stress or unpleasant emotions are called
Coping Mechanisms
Name two negative consequences that impact their school experience which often happen to victims of harassment.
-loss of interest in school activities
-more absenteeism
-lower-quality schoolwork
-lower grades
-more skipping/dropping classes
-tardiness and truancy
What's the leading cause of dry skin?
Towels
True or False: What you eat does not affect how you feel.
False! Proper nutrition is incredibly important for mental health. If you eat well, you help get proper nutrients to your brain and that helps you get into a positive state of mental health.
What are examples of temporary stress relievers? (think about the hose on our mental health bucket)
Watching Netflix when you have other things to do, procrastinating,