Mental Health Symptoms
This is a common mood disorder that causes someone to feel very sad and they may loose interest in doing anything.
Depression
This is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental well-being.
What is Yoga
If you are feeling stressed at home or school exercising can improve your mood.
True or False
What is True
When a person uses force, threatens orteases someone in a hurtful way it is called_______. It is very common in school and can affect someone's emotional or mental health.
What is bullying
Different types of violence and abuse include:
a)Physical
b) Verbal
c) Emotional
d) All if the above
What is D / All of the above
This is a reaction that someone may have if they experience a lot of anxiety. It may cause the person to have a racing heart, shortness of breath and they may tremble or shake.
What is a Panic Attack
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
What is Deep Breathing
Name four things that can weaken your mental health.
Lack of sleep, poor diet, bullying/harassments, family violence/trauma, drug/alcohol use.
Name 3 people that you can talk to if you are feeling anxious or sad.
What is Family, Social Worker, Teacher...
All of the following are examples of verbal abuse except:
a) cursing
b) name calling
c) put-downs
d) punching someone
What is d/ punching someone
What are some symptoms or signs that your friend might be struggling with mental health?
What is avoiding family or friends, missing school, low marks at school, worrying constantly, using drugs, acting out....
This is the practice that can be done in a quiet room or listening to quiet music. It is meant to help calm your mind.
What is meditation
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method for mental health problems.
What is False. Medication can be helpful, but therapy and counselling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
Name 2 things that you can do for a friend who is struggling with their mental health.
What is encourage them to seek help, listen to them, help them make appointment, if it is threatening their health or someone else talk to someone else.
Disagreeing respectfully includes
a) Keeping calm
b) Explaining your perspective clearly
c) Communicating in an aggressive tone of voice
d) All of the above
e) Both A and B
What is e / Both A and B
Bullying can have negative impacts on someone's mental health.
True or False
What is True
Name 4 things you can do to relax when your angry.
- Step away from the situation
- Take a deep breath
- Reframe your thinking
- 10 minute rule
What are 3 things that can promote positive mental health?
What is exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy....
This support person works in the school and provides a safe place to talk when you are worried or fearful.
What is a social worker
A problem-solving method that results in a solution that satisfies everyone is:
a) Compromise
b) Cooperation
c) Tolerance
d) Respect
What is A / Compromise
Signs that someone is feeling stressed are:
a) irritability
b) they are having problems sleeping
c) feel sad or worried
d) all of the above
What is d / all of the above
This activity can help to decrease stress by writing down your thoughts and feelings in a book.
What is Journaling.
What does the term Holistic Health refer too?
A multidimensional aspect of wellness. Including physical, spiritual, mental and emotional aspects.
A professional support person who specializes in mental health is called a:
a) family doctor
b) psychologist
c) Social worker
What is b/ psychologist
When you believe you know what is true about what people think or why people act the way they do, you are making
a) A statement
b) Assumptions
c) Allies
d) None of the above
What is B / Assumptions