Understanding Mental Health

What did the narrator's mom say about mental health?

• It's our feelings, thinking, emotions, and moods.

• It's always about being happy.

• It's not important in our lives.

• It's only about physical health.

What did the narrator do to feel better?

• Took a break and did something enjoyable.

• Ignored the negative thoughts.

• Shared their feelings with friends.

• Sought professional help.

Why did the narrator feel alone even when around friends?

• Their friends didn't understand their feelings.

• They didn't enjoy the things they used to.

• They were worried about Andre.

• They were going through overwhelming feelings.

What did the head of year suggest to the narrator?

• To join the school football club.

• To talk to Andre about their feelings.

• To seek professional help.

• To ignore their overwhelming feelings.

What did the narrator learn about their mental health?

• They were the only one going through it.

• It's not necessary to talk about it.

• Exercise can help when feeling low.

• No one around them could understand.

Who can someone talk to when they're struggling?

• Only a trusted adult.

• No one, they should keep it to themselves.

• Anyone who is willing to listen.

• Only a professional therapist.

What can someone do if they don't feel like talking?

• Write, play sports, read, or do art.

• Keep their feelings to themselves.

• Ignore their mental health.

• Seek professional help immediately.

What did the narrator realize about the people around them?

• They were judgmental and unsupportive.

• They couldn't understand mental health.

• They were there to help and be understanding.

• They were going through the same struggles.

What should someone do if they're unsure about anything related to mental health?

• Ignore it and hope it goes away.

• Talk to a trusted adult.

• Keep it to themselves.

• Seek professional help immediately.

Why is it important to talk about mental health?

• Because it's something we all have.

• Because it's a sign of weakness.

• Because it's not a real issue.

• Because it's only about physical health.