Why is it importnat to seek professional help when you are struggling with your mental health?
Professionals can help provide support and strategies to make your life better.
T or F: Every brain processes things the same way.
False - every person's brain and body process things differently.
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand, manage and express your emotions.
Is it important in your family for everyone to be fit and healthy? Why/ Why not?
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Do you ever get aches and pains after you exercise? E.g. back pain, leg pain, pain everywhere
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Name three reasons why someone may not get help for their mental health.
money, awareness, they don't trust anyone, stigma, culture, etc.
Out of a group of 25 people, how many will be diagnosed with a mental illness in one year?
5
What is the nationwide crisis line?
988
How can you adapt the everyday things you do to increase your level of exercise?
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T or F: Young people cannot be anxious, overwhelmed or depressed.
False - young people can absolutely experience mental health challenges.
In some Japanese companies employees are expected to do exercise at work to improve their productivity? What do you think of this idea?
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How easy is it for you to find the time to do exercise?
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T or F: There is a connection between mental and physical health.
True
Name three health coping skills.
going for a walk/run, working out, church, journaling, spend time with family/good friends, etc.
What sports did you play as a child? Do you still do the same sports now?
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T or F: People in your family may have mental health challenges and you may not know about it.
True
T or F: I cannot help someone experiencing mental health challenges, only a doctor or counselor can.
False - we can all help each other. We do not have to be an adult, therapist or doctor.
Do you prefer exercising indoors or outdoors? Why?
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T or F: It is common for people to sometimes have trouble at school, home, work and not alwyas know what to do.
True
In your opinion is it more fun to exercise alone or with other people? Why?
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Which of these exercises would you prefer doing: jogging, swimming or cycling? Why?
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T or F: Feelings and mental health challenges are the same thing.
False - feelings/emotions are normal, being stuck in those feeling can cause mental health challenges.
T or F: Living in an unstable, unsafe place does not impact your mental health.
False - feeling safe, wanted, having enough food and supportive adults in your life will help your mental health.
T or F: All mental illnesses are different, but being diagnosed with one will not keep you from being able to grow up, get a job or live on your own.
True
If exercise makes you live a lot longer, why do so many people not bother to do it?
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Do you think it's possible to do too much exercise? Why/ Why not?
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Have you ever used a fitness app? Do you think they help or are they a waste of time and money?
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T or F: Only certain people have mental health.
False - we all have mental health.
Name three unhealth coping skills.
drinking, drugs, working too much, hanging out with negative friends, not talking to anyone, etc.
Do you ever think about calories when you are choosing what food to buy in a shop?
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Why do people hire personal trainers? Would you like one?
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Do you enjoy doing exercise? Why/ Why not?
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Have you ever done a medical test to find out how healthy/unhealthy you are? Were you satisfied with your result?
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T or F: Sleep is important. When people are sleeping too much or too litte, they may be having some mental health challenges.
True
T or F: Most of the time, if a young person is struggling - they will tell an adult.
False - most young people tell a friend, not a trusted adult.
Do you ever eat junk food? If you do, what's your favourite type/brand etc.?
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T or F: People living with mental illness are dangerous and violent.
False - people living with mental ilness are more likely to harm themselves than others.
Do you think it's most important to eat healthily or to do exercise on a regular basis? Why?
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T or F: People with mental health challenges can just snap out of is if they try hard enough.
False - people need healthy coping skills, support, time and people they trust.
Name at least one adult in your life that you trust.
parent, family member, youth pastor, teacher, coach, counselor, etc.
How does stress affect your brain?
Stress can make the brain smaller, impact learning and your memory.
T or F: Resiliency is being able to face hard things and cope in health ways.
True
T or F: Mental health challenges have nothing to do with how smart you are.
True