Understanding Mental Health

What does good mental health mean?

• Always being happy

• Never feeling stressed or angry

• Experiencing a range of emotions, including negative ones

• Avoiding difficult situations

What did the narrator do to feel better after a stressful day?

• Ignored their feelings

• Stayed up all night worrying

• Made a hot chocolate and watched a film

• Only talked about their achievements

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

• They were told to keep their feelings to themselves

• They realized others have overwhelming feelings too

• They were given a punishment

• They were advised to stop feeling that way

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

• Avoiding friends

• Signing up to the school football club

• Quitting school

• Not talking about their feelings

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

• Share it with others

• Ignore them

• Listen with no pressure or judgments

• Tell them to cheer up