What is Mental Health?
What is mental health?
A person's emotional and mental state of well being, and can be both positive and negative.
"a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the world we live in”
What is resilience?
Resilience refers to both the process and the outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, according to the definition from the American Psychological Association (APA). It’s having the mental, emotional, and behavioural flexibility and ability to adjust to both internal and external demands, per APA.
What is gratitude?
the positive feelings you get when you stop to notice and appreciate things in your life.
What can having/creating meaning do for you?
connecting with others
creates a sense of community
increase motivation
thinking of others / empathy
gives life purpose
Who won the Women's FIFA World Cup this year?
Spain
What is the definition of anxiety?
an emotion characterized by feelings of dread, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure, usually caused by stress or of things that haven’t happened yet or don’t exist
What are 2 ways you can build resilience?
knowing your strengths and keeping them in mind
building your self-esteem — have confidence in your abilities and the positive things in life
build healthy relationships
knowing when to ask for help
managing stress and anxiety levels
working on problem solving skills and coping strategies
What is mindfullness?
being in the moment and fully present in the now.
A way of paying attention and bring aware of what is taking place right now, opposed to being caught up thinking about the past or the future.
What are the benefits of knowing and using your strengths?
helps boost self-confidence, happiness and feelings of being successful
motivation
knowing what you are capable of
- Extend your arms above your head + keep your arms and legs straight and tight
- Reach out to man: hand, hand, foot, foot
- Strong arms + hips over head
- push off hard with your hands and land with a straight body
Cartwheel
What are 3 possible consequences of mental health stigma's?
feelings of shame, hopelessness and isolation
reluctance to ask for help or to get treatment
lack of understanding by family, friends or others
fewer opportunities for employment or social interaction
bullying, physical violence or harassment
self-doubt – the belief that you will never overcome your illness or be able to achieve what you want in life.
List 3 different websites/organisations where you can find support
Bite Back
Black Dog Institute
Fort Street High School
R U OK?
Reach Out
Beyond Blue
Mental Health Hotline
Kids Helpline
Headspace
What are 3 ways to improve your mindfulness?
savour the moment
create a journal
get out in nature
observe your breathing
avoid doing too many things at once
What are 5 examples of character strengths?
creativity
curiosity
open mindedness/critical thinking
love of learning
zest
perspective/wisdom
honesty
bravery
kindness
social intelligence
humour
leadership
team work
Who is Simone Biles?
List 6 different mental health conditions.
Anxiety Disorders
Behavioural and Emotional Disorders in Children (ODD / CD / ADHD)
Bipolar affective disorder
Depression
Dissociation and dissociative disorders
Eating disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Paranoia
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Schizophrenia
Feeling excessively sad or low
having confused thinking
having problems concentrating and learning
avoiding friends and social activities
abusing their intake of substances like alcohol or drugs
thinking or talking about suicide / taking drastic actions
excessively worrying about weight gain and/or their appearance
having changes in sleeping and eating habits
having extreme moods changes
having delusions or hallucinations
What are 4 ways/strategies to build gratitude?
Gratitude journal
create a thank you blog
take some grateful photos
tell someone
What are 4 ways to build stronger connections?
Active listening + engaging in conversation
spend time with them in and out of school
play (and fight) nicely
ask them questions about themselves
find common interests / hobbies
Define what a 'toxic relationship' is.
is one that makes you feel unsupported, misunderstood, demeaned, or attacked. A relationship is toxic when your well-being is threatened in some way—emotionally, psychologically, and even physically.
Poor communication
lack of trust / lying
one sided relationship
controlling behaviours
gaslighting / coercive behaviours
What is the difference between anxiety and stress?
Stress is usually in response to an external stimulus or event, and is usually more short term. Whereas anxiety can persist for much longer even after the stimulus is not present.
What are 5 ways you can support someone who is struggling with their mental health?
Talk to them and give them your undivided attention
Provide other avenues for support or places to seek help
treat them with respect and dignity
don't invalidate their thoughts and emotions
offer assistance
share information from trusted resources about what they are going through
don't push them to share things that they don't feel comfortable with.
don't diagnose them
keep questions open ended
talk about self care
active listening
know your limititations
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
shifts your brain and nervous system, increasing calmness
slower breathing
less brain fog
lower health markers e.g., heart rate, blood pressure
Explain 3 ways to create meaning in your life
find things that you are passionate about
volunteer work
do things that improve your sense of self worth
be around people that make you feel fulfilled
campaigning for a cause
helping people / having a positive impact on other people's lives
How many years did Mr Sarif work as a surf instructor?
6