Basics
This term describes a person’s emotional, psychological and social wellbeing.
Mental Health
This simple activity involving moving your body can improve mood and reduce stress.
Exercise
This is a trusted adult at school students can talk to if they are struggling.
Teacher/Guidance Officer
Listening to sad music always makes your mood worse.
Myth - Sad music can also help process emotions.
Mr Nguyen, Miss Dimi, Miss Wildie, Miss Dunn-Smith, Mr Mcphail
Feeling nervous before a test is an example of this common emotion.
Anxiety
How much sleep is recommended each night to help with mental health?
8-10 hours
If a friend seems upset, this is an important first step: listen without doing this.
Judging/interrupting
Exercise can have a positive effect on your mental health even if you only do it for a short time.
Fact
What NRL team does Mr. Lythall support?
Brisbane Broncos
Stress can sometimes be helpful because it can increase this before a challenge or deadline.
Focus/motivation
Slowly breathing in and out while focusing on your breathing is an example of this coping technique.
Deep breathing/mindfulness
When a friend is explaining their situation to you (venting), what is something they might not want at that time?
Answers/ways to make it better
Not being chosen in a sports team that you tried out for always decreases motivation?
Myth
What country is Mr. Nguyen originally from?
Vietnam
This describes feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and emotionally drained after ongoing stress.
Burnout
Taking time away from phones, gaming or social media can help create what healthy technology habit.
Healthy screen time habits
If someone has been struggling for a long time or it is affecting daily life, they should consider seeking this.
Professional help
Facing your deepest fears is always a good idea for your mental health?
Myth - Can recreate/prolong the trauma of that fear.
What country is Miss Dimi originally from?
Bulgaria
When thoughts keep repeating and a person struggles to stop thinking about a problem, this is often called this.
Overthinking/rumination
Name three healthy strategies someone could use when they feel stressed or overwhelmed.
Exercise, talking to someone, sleep, breathing exercises, hobbies, music, journaling or taking a break.
If a friend says something that makes you seriously worried about their safety, you should tell this type of person even if they ask you to keep it secret.
Trusted adult
Avoidance of the things that make you anxious is a good idea in the long run.
Myth - Avoidance of some is fine, but avoiding them all can firther hurt your mental health.
Which three NRL teams has Mr. Campbell been signed/contracted with in his life? (must name all three)
Gold Coast Titans, Newcastle Knights, North QLD Cowboys