Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Having negative feelings is normal.
Fact! We all have negative feelings every day and that is totally normal.
Who said this famous quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take”
Wayne Gretzky
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
What does Anxiety help us do?
A) Avoid conflict
•B) Avoid danger and gives us a boost of adrenaline to solve problems
•C) Not worry about everyday life
•D) All of the above
•B) Avoid danger and gives us a boost of adrenaline to solve problems
MYTH or Fact. It is important to check in with yourself on how you are feeling only once during the day.
MYTH! You need to check in on your feelings throughout the ENTIRE day, many times! Understanding how you feel and your emotions throughout the entire day is important just like check in on how your body feels physically (tired, hungry, thirsty).
Which famous basketball player said this:
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Micheal Jordan
True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend.
Name 3 places/people you can talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Your teacher, Personal Counselling, your parents, a friend's parent, reach out online to ask kidshelpphone.ca
MYTH or FACT. Our Mental health is something that can at times need some extra support (talking, journaling, walking, practice mindfulness).
FACT. Some days can be better than others. If you get more and more days that your mental health seems not right, then it's time to start putting in some extra support and time.
This olympic swimmer struggled with mental health and went to a rehab clinic for depression, anxiety and addiction in 2014. After he recovered he went on to win 28 Olymic Medals in 2016.
Who is...Micheal Phelps
True or false- sitting with big feelings for a long time will eventually make them go away.
False. Letting big negative feelings like sadness, anger, loneliness and worry sit inside your thoughts will be harder to get better the longer you let them sit. Being proactive and asking for help as soon as you feel them is best!
What is self care?
•A) Taking care of other people
•B) Putting other people’s needs before your own
•C) Putting your needs first and caring for yourself
•D) Taking care of your family
•C) Putting your needs first and caring for yourself
MYTH or FACT. Mental health is only something you have to look after if you feel like you have a mental illness.
Myth. Everyone has mental health just like everyone has physical health.
On July 27, this athlete withdrew from the gymnastics team finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and revealed that her struggles were due to her mental health.
Who is ...Simone Biles
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
How many minutes of exercise a day can help with anxiety?
•A) 1 hour
•B) 30 mins-45mins
•C) 15 mins- 30mins
•D) 0 mins
C - 15-30 mins
MYTH or FACT Big feelings that are kept inside too long will eventually go away.
Myth. Big feelings will not go away on their own. Talking about it and using different strategies to work through big feelings will help you move on in your life.
Which baseball player said this famous quote:
“Baseball is 90% mental and 10% physical.”
Yogi Berra
True or false- you can only be between 12-16 years old in order to call the kids Help Phone in Canada.
False. The kids Help Line is available for ages 5-25 yrs old.
What is Anxiety?
A) A feeling and Survival instinct
•B) Natural response to stressful situations
•C) It is a feeling of fear and/or worry of what is about to come or what has happened
•D) All the above
D - All of the above