General Knowledge
Name the main ingredient in Guacomole
Avocado
What is the river of life?
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The "River of Life" is a metaphorical concept often used in the fields of personal development, psychology, and spirituality. It represents the journey of life, with the river symbolizing the continuous flow of experiences, challenges, growth, and transformation that individuals go through. Includes barriers and enablers.
Define Mental Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a state of well-being where an individual realizes their potential, can cope with life's stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community (2025)
Name one determinant of health?
Name the main road at the front of the school
Muchow (Mo-ko) Road
What year was the first iphone released?
2007
Identify and explain an example of a barrier in the river of life.
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Barriers:
- Fear and self-doubt: Negative emotions and self-limiting beliefs can create barriers, preventing individuals from taking risks, pursuing their goals, or embracing new experiences.
- Lack of support: Limited or unsupportive social networks can hinder personal growth by reducing access to resources, guidance, and encouragement.
- Comfort zone: Staying within one's comfort zone and resisting change can impede progress and limit opportunities for growth.
- Negative environment: Being surrounded by negativity, criticism, or toxic relationships can drain energy and motivation, making it difficult to move forward.
Explain the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness.
Mental Health: A state of positive well-being that fluctuates, like physical health, existing on a spectrum.
Mental Illness: A diagnosable condition that significantly interferes with a person's thinking, feeling, and behaviour, causing distress or impairing functioning.
Provide an example of a social support network.
Social support networks – greater support from families, friends and communities is linked to better health. Culture - customs and traditions.
Name our current Principal
Mr O'Connor
Who founded Tesla?
Elon Musk
Identify and explain an example of an enabler in the river of life.
- Self-awareness: Developing self-awareness and understanding one's strengths, values, and aspirations can empower individuals to make conscious choices and take actions aligned with their personal growth.
- Supportive relationships: Having a strong support network of friends, family, mentors, or like-minded individuals can provide encouragement, guidance, and assistance along the journey.
- Learning and growth mindset: Cultivating a mindset that embraces learning, personal development, and a willingness to take on new challenges can propel individuals forward and facilitate continuous growth.
- Positive environment: Surrounding oneself with positive and uplifting influences, such as inspiring role models, motivating environments, and constructive feedback, can create a conducive atmosphere for personal growth.
- Resilience and adaptability: Developing resilience, the ability to bounce back from setbacks, and adaptability, the capacity to adjust to change, can help individuals navigate challenges and setbacks on their journey.
True or false?
COVID-19 significantly impacted Australian teen mental health, with 42% of 13-17 year olds reporting reduced social connectedness by late 2020 and higher psychological distress lasting into 2021.
TRUE
Provide an example of a personal behaviour and/or coping skill which can have a negative impact on someone's health.
poor nutrition/unbalanced eating, not keeping active, smoking, drinking, drugs etc.
Name your YLHOD and DP
Miss Maguire/Mr Anderson and Ms Armbruster
Where was the first modern Olympic Games held?
Athens
Explain the term 'salutogenesis'?
An approach or perspective that focuses on understanding and promoting factors that contribute to health and well-being rather than solely focusing on the causes and treatment of diseases. It emphasizes the factors that support and enhance individuals' ability to stay healthy and thrive.
Rather than viewing health as simply the absence of disease, it explores the factors that contribute to individuals' ability to adapt, manage stress, and maintain a sense of well-being.
True or False
The survey found that psychological distress increased with age, rising from 31% of 12–14 year-olds to 65% for those aged 18–25. Distress levels were higher among LGBTIQA+ young people (77%) and First Nations young people (59%). Young women (53%) were also more likely than young men (45%) to report high or very high distress
TRUE
True or False? Men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages.
True
(WHO, n.d.).
Name the animal on our School Logo
Mako.
The fastest sharks in the ocean, capable of burst speeds exceeding 65-90 kph. Known as "cheetahs of the sea," they are highly migratory, warm-blooded, and can leap over 6m in the air.
How many stars on the Australian flag?
6
Name the 3 Types of Resources and provide 1 Example for each
Personal Resources - knowledge, health, attitudes, income, mobile phone, money
Social - friends, family,
Community - school, sporting clubs, parks, community support programs,
Provide 5 Examples of Mental Illnesses
mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder),
anxiety disorders (social anxiety, panic disorder, PTSD),
psychotic disorders (schizophrenia),
eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia),
personality disorders (borderline, narcissistic)
Explain how access and the distribution of food could be limited for people in rural and remote communities?
Limited appropriate food available, limited access and not always affordable (location of markets, supermarkets), transport issues regarding imports, environmental issues e.g. drought limiting local produce. Transporting of goods could result in contamination due to heat.
What year did Marsden SHS first open?
1987