Mental Health
Name 3 people you can go to talk to if you are having a hard time
Teachers, EA, Family Wellness worker, principal, any trusted adults (parents, aunt, grandpa etc.), friends
What is self care?
Self-care is about acknowledging that you need to take care of yourself, and making time for the things you love to help reduce stress and anxiety.
True or false: All stress is bad?
False! Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events.
What coping strategy requires you to write down thoughts and feelings?
Journaling
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them, If it is serious then tell someone else etc.
List 3 things you do for self-care
Answers will vary
True or false: Mental health is just like physical health?
True! Mental health, like physical health, can fluctuate and change, and it's important to take care of it.
Deep ___________ is a valuable coping tool for managing stress, anxiety, and pain?
What is deep breathing
What are symptoms of anxiety?
overthinking, overwhelmed, racing heart, persistent worry, tight chest, sweating, light headed etc.
What part of your daily routine can you improve to help manage stress better?
Sleep schedule, eating habits, time management, screen time.
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.
Expressing good things from your life and being thankful for them is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
What is one way social media can affect your mental health?
It can cause stress, comparison, loneliness — but it can also build support if used carefully.
a form of self care that involves moving your body is?
Exercise!
True or False: Talking about mental health can help reduce stigma.
True. Talking about mental health raises awareness and allows people to feel safer asking for help
Name a healthy way to express anger or frustration
Talking it out, exercising, writing it down, art, taking a break, remove yourself from the situation, breathing exercises.
What are ways you can handle difficult emotions or feelings?
Talk to someone you trust, phone or text a helpline, use your coping skills, take a break or rest, practice self care etc.
Brushing your teeth, taking a shower, washing your hands are all part of this
What is hygiene.
True or False: You can always tell if someone is struggling with their mental health just by looking at them.
False — Mental health challenges aren't always visible and show up in many ways
What is something you say to yourself like "I can do this" or "its ok to make mistakes" to help you feel better?
Positive Self talk or positive affirmations