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Mental Health Baseline Assessment

This assessment checks what you already know about mental health and wellbeing. You are not expected to share private experiences. For reflection questions, you may write about a fictional person or a general idea. If anything raises a concern for you or someone else, talk to a trusted adult. If someone is in immediate danger, call 000.

Understanding mental health

Mental health is part of everyone’s wellbeing. It can change over time and is influenced by many parts of life.

1.Which statement best describes mental health?

It is only about whether someone has a mental illness.
It includes emotional, psychological and social wellbeing, and can change over time.
It is determined only by physical fitness.
It is something that matters only to adults.

2.Which statement about emotions is most accurate?

Some emotions are wrong and should always be hidden.
Everyone experiences a range of emotions, and emotions can give us information about what is happening.
Feeling worried always means someone has a mental illness.
People should feel happy all the time to be mentally healthy.

3.True or false: A manageable amount of stress can sometimes help a person focus or prepare, but ongoing or overwhelming stress may affect wellbeing.

TrueFalse

4.Name two everyday factors that can support mental wellbeing. Choose examples that could help many young people, without suggesting that one strategy works for everyone.

Finding support

Seeking support is a useful skill. A friend can listen, but they do not have to manage another person’s problems alone.

5.A classmate says they have felt low for weeks and have stopped enjoying things they usually like. What is the most helpful response?

Tell them to stop being dramatic.
Listen without judgement, thank them for telling you, and encourage them to speak with a trusted adult or health professional.
Promise to keep it secret no matter what.
Try to diagnose what is wrong with them.

6.Select all the appropriate places a young person in Australia could seek support for mental health concerns. More than one answer is correct.

A trusted family member or other trusted adult
A school counsellor or wellbeing staff member
A GP
Kids Helpline
An anonymous online stranger who asks for private details

7.Match each situation to a sensible next step.

You are worried about a change in your mood that has lasted for several weeks.
A friend tells you they may hurt themselves soon.
You want to talk anonymously with a support service for young people.

Tell a trusted adult immediately; if there is immediate danger, call 000.
Contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.
Talk with a trusted adult and consider making an appointment with a GP or counsellor.

8.Why can getting help early be useful when someone is struggling? Give one reason.

Applying what you know

Read each situation carefully. There can be more than one helpful strategy, and support needs may differ from person to person.

9.Bodhi is starting at a new school and feels nervous about making friends. Name one practical strategy Bodhi could try and one person Bodhi could talk to.

10.A friend tells you, “I’m not coping, but please don’t tell anyone.” Write a supportive response that shows you will listen while recognising when an adult needs to help.

11.Complete the reflection using a general idea or a fictional example: “One thing I understand about mental wellbeing is …” and “One question I still have is …” You may leave out anything personal.