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Define Adversity
Adverse fortune or fate; a condition marked by misfortune; a challenge; an unfortunate event or circumstance.
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1 in ___ Australians is currently has a mental health condition.
4
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Name 4 support organisations associated with mental health.
- Reach out - Kids Helpline - Beyond Blue - Lifeline - Anxiety Treatment Australia - SANE Australia - The Butterfly Foundation - Headspace
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Name 4 mental health conditions.
- Bi-polar - Post-natal depression - Schizophrenia - Eating disorder - Anxiety - Depression
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Who won the basketball on the weekend: Hawks or Breakers?
Hawks
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Define Mental Illness
A broad range of disorders with psychological or behavioural symptoms and/or impairment in functioning. Individuals often have difficulty handling situations and feelings of an everyday nature.
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Young people are most concerned about Coping with stress School or study problems Body image In what order?
1. Coping with stress 2. School or study problems 3. Body image
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Choose one support agency. What support do they offer?
Answer will vary
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What are the signs and symptoms of depression?
- tired all the time - sick and run down - headaches and muscle pains - churning gut - sleep problems - loss or change of appetite - significant weight loss or gain
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Who won the most recent ASP Surfing event in Portugal?
Mick Fanning
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Define Resilience
The ability to cope successfully in the face of significant adversity or risk.
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How many young Australians are unhappy with their lives?
In 2013, 1 in 4 young people said they were sad, very sad or not happy when asked to report how happy they were with their life as a whole.
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Listen to the scenario. What are 3 key actions if you were Amalia.
1. Talk to a parent, teacher or trusted adult 2. stand up for yourself if it is safe to do so 3. seek support from a counsellor 4. seek help from friends of a support organisation
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What is Bi-Polar?
Bipolar disorder is the name used to describe a set of 'mood swing' conditions, the most severe form of which used to be called 'manic depression'. Bipolar disorder I is the more severe disorder in terms of symptoms- with individuals being more likely to experience mania, have longer 'highs', be more likely to have psychotic experiences and be more likely to be hospitalised. Bipolar disorder II is diagnosed when a person experiences the symptoms of a high but with no psychotic experiences. These hypomanic episodes tending to last a few hours or a few days, but longitudinal studies suggest impairment is often as severe as in bipolar I disorder.
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What is the largest type of 'big cat' in the world?
The Tiger - Weighing up to 300kg.
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Define Depression:
A mental condition marked by ongoing feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy and difficulty dealing with normal daily life.
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Is this statement correct? Mental Health is common.
Yes. Around half the population will experience a mental illness at some stage of their life and about 1 in 5 people will experience some form of mental health problem each year.
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Why are men less likely to seek help or discuss their issues? Give at least 3 points.
- Embarrassment - Societal Stigmas - Don't want to be seen as disabled or looney - Masculinity
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Give 5 tips to avoid stress:
- Time management - Work out priorities - Identify your stress situations - Take your time - don't let people rush you - Think positively- Positive self talk
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Which country gave us the words 'shampoo' and 'pyjamas'?
India
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Define Counsellor:
Someone who gives advice about problems.
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____% of the population will experience a mental disorder at some stage in their lives.
45%
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What are some consequences if you don't seek help.
Downward spiral to depression or other health issues.
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Lift 4 benefits of asking for help:
- Feeling less stressed - Relief about sharing your thoughts/feelings - Finding strategies and ways to cope - Gaining some perspective - Reducing your sense of loneliness - Building stronger relationships with friends and family - Prevent problems getting bigger - Can learn to help others
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Rome has never hosted the Summer Olympic Games. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE. Rome hosted the Summer Olympics in 1960.