Mental Health
We all have mental health True or False
True
Name two "impact" signs that a friend might be struggling with their mental health.
Withdrawing from friends, struggling with schoolwork, or losing interest in hobbies.
Name three physical habits that SMHO says can directly improve your mental health.
Name two adults in a school building you could talk to if you need mental health support.
Social Worker, Teacher, Counsellor, any trusted dult can guide you to proper services
What is mental illness?
mental illness is a diagnosed health condition that affects thinking, mood, or behaviour).
What is mental health
Mental Health is our state of being and our ability to adapt and cope with life's challenges and changes in a healthy way.
How you think, how you feel, and how you handle life's ups and downs
: If you're worried about a friend, SMHO suggests asking yourself: Has their behavior changed for more than this many weeks?
Two weeks.
What are coping skills
True or False: You need a diagnosis of a mental illness before you can ask for mental health support at school.
False
This type of mood disorder involves intense periods of sadness or "feeling very down" for long periods
depression
Our mental health can fluctuate depending on life's circumstances T or F ?
True
Mental health can and does fluctuate through our lives depending on our coping strategies and circumstances
These two common "body aches" are often linked to stress or anxiety in students
Stomach aches and headaches
SMHO explains that stress isn't always bad; name a situation where stress might be helpful.
Motivating you to study for an exam or perform in game/sport
Getting things done (deadlines)
SMHO reports that what percentage of Ontario students would seek help for mental health needs specifically at school?
44%.
This is the most common category of mental health disorder reported by Ontario students.
Anxiety
What percentage of mental health concerns begin during childhood and adolescence?
70 %
Racing heart, sweating, and feeling shaky are physical signs often associated with this specific experience.
Panic or intense anxiety
What is produced in the brain when you workout that can alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression?
Serotonin and or dopamine
(feel good hormones)
What are some signs and symptoms someone may need help further than self care
Changes in mood lasting longer than 2-3 weeks
Loss of interests in things they enjoy
Isolating from friends
Changes in hygiene habits
Sleep disruptions
True or False: Mental illnesses are always long-term or chronic conditions
True or False: Only half of Canadians would tell a friend they have a family member with a mental illness.
True (Many still feel more comfortable sharing physical health concerns than mental ones).
this is the most common reason for "school refusal" or sudden trouble with attendance.
Anxiety
his term describes our ability to "bounce back" from difficult situations
Resilience
Why don't people seek help (some reasons)
Embarrassed
Don't know where to go
Don't understand they may need to
Not ready
Other?
100: True or False: Mental health and mental illness are the same thing.