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Understanding Mental Health
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Understanding Mental Health
🧠 Part 1: Mental Health Knowledge
1. What does mental health mean to you? Write your definition below:
2. Circle the factors that can influence a teenager's mental health:
Family relationships
Social media
School stress
Peer pressure
Cultural background
Physical health
Sleep patterns
3. True or False: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
True
False
📊 Part 2: Mental Health Statistics and Awareness
4. Fill in the blanks about mental health in young Australians:
Approximately _____ in _____ young people in Australia experience a mental health condition each year. Common conditions include _____________ and _____________.
5. List three signs that might indicate someone is struggling with their mental health:
6. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about mental health?
Mental health problems only affect adults
Mental health exists on a continuum from good to poor
People with mental health issues are dangerous
Mental health problems are a sign of weakness
🗣️ Part 3: Stigma and Language
7. What is stigma? Write your understanding below:
8. Match the stigmatising language with more supportive alternatives:
1. "That's so crazy"
2. "He's a psycho"
3. "She's mental"
4. "Just get over it"
A. "That's really difficult"
B. "He's going through a tough time"
C. "I'm here if you need support"
D. "She's struggling with her mental health"
9. How can stigma affect someone seeking help for mental health issues?
🤝 Part 4: Support and Cultural Perspectives
10. List three ways you could support a friend who is struggling with their mental health:
11. Different cultures may have varying perspectives on mental health. Why is it important to be respectful of these differences?
12. Check all the professional support services available for young people in Australia:
Headspace
Kids Helpline
School counsellors
General practitioners (GPs)
Lifeline
Beyond Blue
💭 Part 5: Reflection and Action
13. Describe one strategy you currently use or could use to maintain good mental health:
14. What is one action you can take to help reduce mental health stigma in your school or community?
15. Rate how comfortable you would feel talking to someone about mental health concerns:
Very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Neutral
Somewhat uncomfortable
Very uncomfortable
16. What is one new thing you learned about mental health today?
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