Middle School Mental Health

What is the term 'mental health' used to describe?

• Physical well-being

• Social and emotional well-being

• Financial stability

• Academic performance

What can fill up our 'stress bucket'?

• Eating well

• Regular sleep

• Schoolwork and conflicts

• Physical activity

What does mental wellness mean?

• Being happy all the time

• Never feeling sad or anxious

• Having no stress

• Managing well in day-to-day life

What is a mental illness?

• Being stressed about school

• A lack of physical health

• A diagnosis based on symptoms affecting life

• A temporary feeling of sadness

What contributes to the stigma around mental illness?

• Seeking help when needed

• Calling people 'crazy' or 'psycho'

• Using supportive language

• Promoting mental health education

Why is education important for mental health?

• It increases physical health

• It is not important

• It helps break down stigmas

• It makes mental illness worse

What is a barrier to accessing mental health care?

• Short wait lists

• Culturally appropriate approaches

• Long wait lists for treatment

• Having a supportive community

How can individuals support each other's mental health?

• By not talking about mental health

• By stigmatizing mental illness

• Through care and kindness

• By ignoring their problems

Who can you talk to if you need support for mental health?

• No one

• A trusted adult or school counsellor

• Someone who promotes stigma

• Only friends your age

What is one way to take care of your mental health?

• Never going outside

• Writing, reading, and trying new things

• Keeping stress to yourself

• Avoiding friends and family