Understanding Mental Health

What does good mental health mean?

• Avoiding difficult situations

• Always being happy

• Experiencing a range of emotions, including negative ones

• Never feeling stressed or angry

What did the narrator do to feel better after feeling overwhelmed?

• Ignored their feelings

• Only talked to friends online

• Made a hot chocolate and watched a film

• Stayed up all night

Why did the narrator feel less alone after talking to the head of year?

• They realized others have overwhelming feelings too

• They were given a punishment

• They were told to ignore their feelings

• They were given a lot of homework

What activity was suggested to help with the narrator's feelings?

• Not talking to anyone

• Skipping school

• Playing video games all day

• Signing up to the school football club

What should you do if someone talks to you about their mental health struggles?

• Ignore them

• Give them a solution immediately

• Listen with no pressure or judgements

• Tell them to cheer up