🧠 Part 1: Understanding Mental Health

1. In your own words, define what mental health means to you:

2. Circle the statement that BEST describes mental health:

Mental health is only about serious mental illness

Mental health is how we think, feel, and act, and how we cope with life's ups and downs

Mental health only affects adults

Mental health problems are very rare

3. List three factors that can influence someone's mental health:

❓ Part 2: Myths vs Facts

4. For each statement below, tick whether you think it's a MYTH or a FACT about mental health:

a) You can just "snap out" of depression

Myth

Fact

b) Mental health problems are common among teenagers

Myth

Fact

c) Asking for help shows weakness

Myth

Fact

d) Everyone experiences mental health challenges at some point in their life

Myth

Fact

5. Explain why myths about mental health can be harmful:

😊 Part 3: Emotional Wellbeing

6. Check all the emotions you have experienced in the past week:

Happy

Anxious

Excited

Frustrated

Proud

Worried

Content

Overwhelmed

7. Match each emotion management strategy with its description:

1. Deep breathing

2. Talking to a friend

3. Physical exercise

4. Journaling

A. Writing down thoughts and feelings

B. Sharing concerns with someone you trust

C. Moving your body to release tension

D. Slow, controlled breathing to calm down

8. Describe a time when you felt a strong emotion and how you managed it:

🌟 Part 4: Common Mental Health Challenges for Teenagers

9. Fill in the blanks about common teenage mental health challenges:

Many teenagers experience __________ about school, friendships, and their future. It's also common to feel __________ in social situations or when trying new things. Sometimes teens might feel __________ or down, especially during difficult times. These feelings are __________ and it's important to talk to someone when they become overwhelming.

10. List three healthy ways teenagers can look after their mental wellbeing: