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Mental Health Awareness

Read the scenarios and explore the support ideas. There are no marks for sharing private experiences: answer using the examples, or keep personal reflections general. If you or someone else needs help, talk with a trusted adult.

What mental health means

Mental health is part of overall health. It includes how we think, feel, cope with everyday ups and downs, and connect with others. Everyone has mental health, and it can change over time. Feeling stressed or worried sometimes is a normal human experience; it does not automatically mean someone has a mental illness. Sleep, connection, movement, enjoyable activities, and support can all contribute to wellbeing.

1.Which statement best describes mental health?

It is only about feeling happy.
It includes how we think, feel, cope, and connect with others.
It is exactly the same for everyone and never changes.
It matters only when someone is unwell.

2.True or false: Feeling worried before a big event always means a person has a mental illness. Explain your choice in one sentence.

3.Complete the sentence: Mental health is part of our health.

A change of plan

Ruben has a group presentation coming up. She feels tense, keeps replaying what might go wrong, and has found it harder to fall asleep. Her friend notices and asks if she wants to talk. Ruben is not sure what would help yet. She could try one small wellbeing step, speak with a trusted adult, or do both. If these feelings continue, get worse, or make daily life difficult, asking an adult for help is a sensible next step.

4.Ruben's friend wants to respond supportively. Choose the best response.

“Stop worrying. It isn't a big deal.”
“That sounds stressful. Would you like me to listen or help you think of a next step?”
“You should keep it to yourself.”
“I know exactly how you feel, so do what I say.”

5.Name one detail in Ruben's scenario that could be a sign she would benefit from support.

PAUSE Try a few slow breaths or take a short break.

CONNECT Talk with someone you trust or spend time with a friend.

RESET Have some water, move your body, or get ready for sleep.

ASK FOR HELP Tell a trusted adult what is happening and what support you need.

6.From the wellbeing ideas, choose one step Ruben could try before her presentation. Explain why it might help.

7.Give two examples of trusted adults a young person in Aotearoa New Zealand might choose to talk to.

8.A friend tells you they feel overwhelmed and asks you not to tell anyone. What is a caring response that respects their trust while keeping them safe?

Finding support

Asking for help is a strength. If you are in New Zealand and need to talk or are unsure where to start, you can contact a support line any time to speak with a trained counsellor. If someone is in immediate danger, call 111 or tell a trusted adult straight away.

9.What kind of support can someone get by contacting the support line described above?

10.In a hypothetical situation, a young person is not in immediate danger but has felt low for several weeks and is struggling with everyday activities. What is one sensible next step?

11.Write a supportive sentence a young person could say to themselves when facing a challenge. Keep it kind and realistic.