Introduction to Mental Health

What does it mean to have good mental health?

• Feeling happy only when good things happen.

• Being able to think clearly and share your feelings with others.

• Always being relaxed and never feeling sad or angry.

• Only enjoying fun activities and not doing chores.

Which of these could be a sign that your brain needs help?

• Feeling happy and calm most of the time.

• Being able to concentrate well and sleep easily.

• Feeling down or worried for a long time without a clear reason.

• Enjoying playing sports and having lots of ideas.

If you are feeling upset or overwhelmed, what is a good thing to do?

• Keep your feelings to yourself and try to forget about them.

• Talk to a trusted adult like a parent or teacher.

• Get angry at others for making you feel bad.

• Stop doing all your chores and fun activities.

What is important to remember about kids who are mentally different from others?

• They are not as smart as other kids.

• They need to be left alone all the time.

• They might communicate or learn in different ways, and that's normal.

• They should try to be exactly like everyone else.