Key Terms
Define Resilience
Mia has been sitting alone at lunch and avoids eye contact. What sign shows she might be struggling?
Withdrawal from friends/social isolation.
Give one example of a personal support network.
Friends, family, teammates, coach.
Is exercise a healthy or unhealthy coping strategy?
Healthy
Name one simple breathing technique for stress.
Box Breathing
What is the mental health continuum?
A model showing people's Mental Health can move between healthy, coping, struggling, and crisis over time.
Daniel games until 3am and sleeps in class. Name one impact this could have on his mental health
Increased stress, low mood, poor concentration, fatigue.
Give 2 example of a professional support service.
School counsellor, GP, psychologist, Kids Helpline
Is ignoring problems a healthy or unhealthy coping strategy?
How does journaling help with stress?
Organises thoughts, releases emotions, provides reflection
What does stigma mean in relation to mental health
Negative attitudes, stereotypes, or discrimination toward people with mental health challenges
Alex is angry and snapping at classmates. What could be a healthy way for him to cope?
Talking to a counsellor, journaling, exercise, deep breathing.
Which service is free, 24/7, confidential, and supports ages 5–25?
Kids Helpline.
Explain why exercise is considered one of the most effective coping strategies
It reduces stress hormones, boosts endorphins, and improves both physical and mental wellbeing.
Why is sleep important for stress management?
Restores energy, helps concentration, balances emotions
Explain the difference between mental health and mental illness
Mental health = overall wellbeing; mental illness = diagnosed conditions like anxiety or depression.
Joanna says: “I’ll fail no matter what.” Rewrite this as positive self-talk.
“This is tough, but I can improve with practice and support.”
Compare the role of a friend and a counsellor in supporting mental health
Friends provide emotional support, counsellors provide trained professional help
Explain why alcohol or drugs are considered unhealthy coping strategies
They avoid the problem short term but cause long-term harm to health and wellbeing.
Compare journaling and mindfulness as stress management techniques.
Journaling helps release and organise thoughts; mindfulness builds awareness and calm in the present moment.
Analyse why the mental health continuum is a more useful model than “healthy/unhealthy” labels.
It recognises that mental health can fluctuate, helps reduce stigma, and shows people can move back toward healthy states with support.
Sienna says she’s scared at home because her parents fight, but begs you not to tell anyone. What should you do and why?
Tell a trusted adult or professional because her safety comes first — sometimes confidentiality must be broken to protect someone
A student is stressed about exams but doesn’t want parents to know. Which service could they contact, and why?
Kids Helpline → confidential, available anytime, supportive for young people
Evaluate this strategy: “Amy distracts herself from stress by scrolling on her phone for hours.”
Unhealthy long-term because it avoids the problem and increases stress later, even though it may provide short-term distraction.
Analyse why healthy stress management strategies are better long-term than ignoring stress.
They address the cause, build resilience, and prevent issues from worsening, unlike avoidance which can increase anxiety and impact wellbein