🧠 Part 1: Understanding Mental Health

1. What does mental health mean? Circle the BEST definition:

Only how we feel when we're sad

How we think, feel, and act in daily life

Something only adults need to worry about

The same thing as physical health

2. Which of these are common mental health challenges for young people? Tick ALL that apply:

Anxiety about exams

Feeling lonely

Stress from friendships

Mood changes

Worrying about the future

3. Complete this sentence: Mental health is __________ important as physical health.

less

equally

more

4. Define these mental health vocabulary words:

Anxiety: ____________________________________________________

Stress: ____________________________________________________

Loneliness: _______________________________________________

🤝 Part 2: Supporting Self and Others

5. List THREE ways you can support your own mental health:

6. If a friend tells you they're feeling anxious about an exam, write what you could say to support them:

"It sounds like you're feeling ________________. I'm here if you want to ________________."

7. Which of these are healthy ways to manage stress? Tick ALL that apply:

Deep breathing exercises

Talking to a trusted adult

Keeping feelings to yourself

Physical activity or exercise

Practising positive self-talk

Taking breaks when needed

8. Who are THREE trusted people you could talk to if you needed help with your mental health?

1. _______________________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

💭 Part 3: Personal Reflection

9. Think about how you usually feel and cope with challenges. Describe how you typically respond when you feel stressed or worried:

10. Write ONE new strategy you can try to support your mental health this week:

11. Practice positive self-talk! Write three kind things you can say to yourself when facing a challenge:

12. Complete this statement: "If I or someone I know is struggling with mental health, it's important to remember that..."

Mental Health Awareness Worksheet

Mental Health Awareness Worksheet

🧠 Part 1: Understanding Mental Health

🤝 Part 2: Supporting Self and Others

💭 Part 3: Personal Reflection

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