Understanding Mental Health

What is the main focus of the introduction to mental health?

• Daily impact of mental health and the difficulty of discussing it

• The history of mental health awareness

• The role of nutrition in mental health

• Physical health and its importance

Why is it important to talk about mental health?

• Because it is visible and easy to understand

• To improve physical health

• Because it affects our feelings, thoughts, and moods

• To avoid going to the doctor

Which activity is NOT mentioned as a way to manage small feelings?

• Writing down feelings

• Reading a book

• Playing a video game

• Going for a run

What can big feelings do to our mental health?

• Improve our social interactions

• Stop us from getting on with our lives

• Help us concentrate better

• Make us more productive

What is a sign that someone might need help with big feelings?

• Feeling excited all the time

• Being able to sleep well

• Having a volcano-like feeling inside

• Concentrating easily at school

What is a good way to start a conversation about needing help?

• Saying 'Can I talk to you?'

• Writing a letter

• Waiting for someone to ask

• Ignoring the problem

How can you show someone you are listening to them?

• By talking about your own problems

• By leaning forward or sitting side by side

• By interrupting them

• By looking at your phone

What should you do if you don't know how to help a friend with big feelings?

• Ignore them

• Tell them to get over it

• Laugh it off

• Help them find an adult who can help

What did Jack do when he was worried about Jay?

• Tried to solve it himself

• Kept it a secret

• Told a coach who could help

• Ignored her

What is the benefit of talking to someone about your feelings?

• It magically solves all problems

• It starts to help change things

• It makes you feel more alone

• It makes the problems worse