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Mental Health Matters Introduction

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Mental Health Matters Introduction

Mental Health Matters Introduction

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🧠 Part 1: Understanding Mental Health

1. What do you think mental health means? Write your definition below:
2. Circle the best definition of mental health:

How strong your muscles are

How we think, feel and cope with life

How fast you can run

How much money you have

3. Fill in the blanks:

Mental health is about how we ________, ________ and ________ with life, while physical health is about how healthy our ________ is.

💪 Part 2: Mental Health vs Physical Health

4. Match each example to either Mental Health or Physical Health:
1. Feeling anxious about a test
2. Having a broken arm
3. Feeling happy with friends
4. Having a cold
5. Managing stress well
A. Physical Health
B. Mental Health
C. Mental Health
D. Physical Health
E. Mental Health
5. Draw a simple diagram showing how mental health and physical health are connected:

❤️ Part 3: Why Mental Health Matters

6. Tick all the ways that good mental health can help us:

Learning better at school

Having better friendships

Getting along with family

Managing stress

Feeling confident

Solving problems

7. Describe a time when you felt stressed or upset. How did it affect you?

🚫 Part 4: Myths and Facts About Mental Health

8. For each statement, circle whether it is a MYTH (false) or FACT (true):

a) Only weak people have mental health problems.

MYTH

FACT

b) Mental health problems are real illnesses.

MYTH

FACT

c) Everyone has mental health, just like everyone has physical health.

MYTH

FACT

d) People with mental health problems are dangerous.

MYTH

FACT

9. What is stigma? Write your understanding:

🤝 Part 5: Being Respectful and Supportive

10. List three ways you can show respect when someone talks about mental health:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

11. Write one new thing you learned about mental health today:
12. Write one way you can support mental health (for yourself or others):

🏠 Part 6: Homework Reflection

13. This week, observe how mental health is talked about around you (family, media, friends). Write down examples of:

Supportive language or attitudes:

Stigmatising language or attitudes:

Remember: Mental health affects everyone, it's important, stigma is harmful, and respect is crucial!

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