year 10 pshe mental health

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to have conversations about mental health in our daily lives?

• Because it helps break the stigma and supports well-being

• Because everyone talks about it on social media

• Because it is a trending topic

• Because it is required by schools

Multiple Choice

What are two key terms introduced in the lesson about mental health, and what do they mean?

• Mental health and active listening; Mental health is about emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and active listening is listening with all senses and giving full attention to the speaker.

• Mental health and physical health; Mental health is about physical fitness, and physical health is about exercise.

• Active listening and speaking; Active listening is about talking, and speaking is about listening.

• Social well-being and emotional health; Social well-being is about friends, and emotional health is about happiness.

Open Ended

List some of the myths or stereotypes about men and boys with regards to mental health.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are barriers to talking about mental health?

• Stigma and fear of judgment

• Lack of knowledge about mental health

• Supportive friends

• Feeling comfortable sharing

Fill in the Blanks

One of the lesson ground rules is to actively

to others, without interrupting.

Open Ended

Why might someone feel hesitant to talk about their feelings?

Multiple Select

Select all the ways you can make it easier for others to talk about difficult topics with you.

• Listening without interrupting

• Judging their feelings

• Offering support

• Making fun of their concerns

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important thing to remember before you begin a conversation about mental health?

• Be non-judgmental and listen actively.

• Give advice immediately.

• Interrupt frequently to share your own experiences.

• Avoid eye contact.

Fill in the Blanks

The belief that 'boys don't cry' is a common

about men and mental health.

Open Ended

How can we help change those assumptions and make it easier for boys and men to talk about mental health?

Open Ended

List some of the myths/stereotypes about men and boys with regards to mental health.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of active listening when someone you know is struggling?

• To give advice immediately

• To listen and repeat back what you’ve heard

• To ignore their feelings

• To change the subject

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps involved in the active listening activity described?

• Person A shares a problem

• Person B interrupts with advice

• Person B repeats back what they heard

• Person A corrects or adds information

Open Ended

What is active listening and why can it be helpful?

Fill in the Blanks

If you are worried about your mental health, speak to your GP and a trusted

.

Fill in the Blanks

The aim of this lesson is to

conversations around mental health and encourage young people to examine their own mental health.

Open Ended

What are some important steps teachers should take to create a safe and respectful environment for conversations about mental health?