Mental Health Disorders
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses, it can be helpful, but when it is severe, it can cause sweating, rapid breathing, accelerated heart rate, and stress.
What is:
Anxiety
Rephrase the following:
"I failed my test, I am so stupid"
What is:
"That was a hard test! I will prepare better and score higher for the next test."
Name 3 strengths about yourself.
Answers will vary.
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Who is:
Michael Phelps
This is a common and serious mental illness that negatively effects how you feel, and how you act. Symptoms include loss of interest, change in appetite, and excessive or not enough sleep.
What is:
Depression
Rephrase the following:
"I don't have any friends, I am not good enough"
What is:
I am good enough. I’m smart, funny, kind, quirky, kinda weird but I like it. The right people will come along in my life.
Pick a contestant from the opposite team. Name something that you think that they are very good at.
Answers will vary.
This Canadian Super Star opens up about his mental health issues in the YouTube docuseries called Seasons
Who is:
Justin Beiber
The most commonly diagnosed disorder in children. This is defined by the person's difficulty in controlling behavior and paying attention.
What is:
ADHD/Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder
Would you rather:
Talk to others about why you are feeling anxious or depressed, or keep it to yourself? Why?
Answers vary, use this as discussion
Get your teacher's attention. Tell them something that you enjoy about them or their class.
Answers will vary.
What superstar says the "truth hurts"
about her anxiety and supports body positivity? She rocks playing the flute in her concerts!
Who is:
Lizzo