Terms
What does Mental Health mean?
It represents overall mental, emotional and physical well-being.
It can effect how you feel, think, behave, how stress affects you, how you deal with negative things, how you feel about yourself and you life, how you see yourself and your future and your self esteem.
Everyone has mental health
True!
Mental Health is part of our overall health, just like our physical health.
Getting enough _________ so I feel rested, usually 9-12 hours
Sleep!
What does Strength mean?
(in the terms of mental health)
Being physically strong or being emotionally strong
What does Well-being mean?
how a person is doing in all areas of their life, including relationships, physical health, spirituality, environment, emotions, school and work, creativity and thinking.
There are things you can do to help others who are experiencing mental health challenges.
True!
Although you can’t get rid of the person’s challenges for them, there are things you can do to support the person.
Letting my parent or guardian or family member know that I need a break.
Taking space from the grown ups or family members in your life can help!
What is a Supportive Person?
Someone who cares about you and wants to support your mental health and well-being.
What does Stereotype mean?
general ideas that a group of people have certain characteristics or behaviours. They are often negative and false.
Mental health and mental illness are things to be embarrassed about.
False!
its not anything to be embarrassed or ashamed about. Mental health is a regular part of everyone's health, and mental illness should be thought of as no different than any other type of illness.
Sometimes my _______ get too big to control
Feelings
What does Mental Disorder mean?
it is a diagnosis (e.g., depression, generalized anxiety disorder) made by a doctor or psychologist
Mental illnesses or disorders are health conditions that affect the mind and change how an individual thinks, acts and feels, causing distress and impaired functioning in a person’s everyday life.
note: Mental health and mental illness are related concepts, but they are not the same thing. We all have mental health, but not everyone will experience mental illness.
What does Resiliency mean?
the ability to recover from difficult things and bounce back from challenges, disappointments, adversity and trauma and to continue functioning positively and moving forward.
Mental health probably will not impact you or your family or friends.
False!
1 in 5 Canadians will struggle with their mental health in any given year. It is common to be affected by mental health challenges, either personally or someone you know.
Having a bath or shower and brushing my teeth are examples of personal ______
Hygiene
What does Grief mean?
It is an emotional response to loss, such as the death of a loved one, a serious illness or family troubles. It can involve feelings of: Intense sadness, Shock and numbness, Denial and anger, and Aches and pains
What does Stigma mean?
negative beliefs, attitudes and behaviours that label people and feed into stereotypes. It can sometimes prevent people with mental health challenges from seeking support.
Certain groups of people are more likely to experience mental health challenges than others.
True!
Mental health challenges can affect anybody, no matter who they are, where they come from or what they look like. However, some groups are more likely to have mental health challenges or struggle to find support because of discrimination and harassment.
Moving my body by going on a walk, running around, or trying some yoga
Exercise.
Exercise can improve mental health by reducing stress and anxiety, boosting self-esteem, and improving mood
What does Coping mean?
It is ways of managing mental health challenges and mental disorders. Positive strategies include breathing exercises, talking to a safe adult, journaling and therapy, among others.