Mental Health - Part 2

True or False: Is "Mental illness can’t be cured and is lifelong" a myth?

• True - It is a Myth

• False - It is a misconception

Tick which of the following helps Improve your mental health (There is more than one answer)

• Keep in Touch with family and friends

• Stay up all night every night playing video games

• Keeping physically Active

• Binge watching "The Office"

• Get plenty of sleep

Describe how you look after your mental health. What do you do to stay positive during tough times? (Best descriptions earns vivos)

•Exercise increases the levels of ‘feel good’

chemicals (_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _) in the brain.

How much recommended moderate exercise should 12-18 year olds get every day?

• 60 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

Which of the following is TRUE:

• To improve your mental health, all you need to do is be in your room and sit there is silence for 45 minutes and everything will go away.

• It is a bad idea to talk to your parents because they don't really know what you are going through

• It is important for adolescents to maintain healthy relationships with their friends and family because they are the ones that are always there to help you and can give your guidance/support

• Bottling up your emotions and thoughts is the key way to improve your mental health

Which of the following examples IS an example of where you can go to get help (There is more than one answer)

• Talking to Friends

• Beyond Blue

• Mental Health Australia

• School Nurse/Chaplain

Which example do you like to use in order to help cope with tough times/stress

• Talk to friends

• Have chats with your family

• Exercise

• Do something that you enjoy