Coping Skills
TRUE OR FALSE: writing down your thoughts and feelings is a useful coping skill
true
It's easy to tell if someone has Mental Health concerns
False
Aiming to be perfect will help your mental health
false
Accessing mental health resources is only for those who are really struggling
False
Can mental health be improved on your own? name 3 things a person can do to improve their overall mental health
This coping skill allows you to release endorphins and be healthy
Exercise
People with mental health concerns all experience different things
true
Admitting to yourself or to others you are not ok could bring you one step closer to receiving help
true
Asking you professors or TA's to guide you on where to seek help is encouraged
TRUE
Mental health disorders are rare and cannot be treated
false
Name a place on campus a student can go to if they're having a hard time or think they may be having a mental health concern
Social Worker
Spiritual Learning Centre
Friends
Teachers
The Office
Can you name some harmful effects of stigma towards individuals with mental illness?
Discrimination
Exclusion
Bullying
Prejudice
Can making mistakes be used to better a persons self-esteem?
Yes, "mistakes" can be used as an opportunity for learning and growth
Can you name a place at Brock where students can receive free mental health services?
Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre
FITA
Seeing a therapist or psychologist is only for people with severe mental illness
false
TRUE OR FALSE: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems
FALSE
Most individuals lack access to adequate mental health treatment or struggle to seek help
TRUE
How can self-esteem impact ones mood?
Yes
Think of 2 places where students can go to educate themselves on Mental health? (online, in person, etc)
Can you think of 2 reasons why individuals do not seek treatment?
DAILY DOUBLE: each group member name one of their copping skills
Name 3 ways mental health stigmas can be reduced
Learning more
Watch Your Language
Speak Up
Listen to people who have experienced
Provide Support
Talk openly
having self-confidence should be hidden around individuals with mental illness
false
What resources do you think are useful for educating on mental health or receiving help?
Do you think cultural differences play a role in why some individuals are hesitant with receiving help?