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Mental Health Wellbeing Journal

Work through the fictional scenario and activities. You do not need to disclose personal experiences: use the fictional student, or answer in general terms. There are no perfect feelings or single routines that work for everyone. If a reflection feels uncomfortable, skip it and speak with a trusted adult or health professional.

Scenario: Maia’s packed week

Maia is in Year 12. She has assessments due, has been sleeping less than usual, and has stopped going to a weekly activity she normally enjoys. She feels tense and finds it harder to concentrate. A friend notices and asks how she is. Maia is unsure whether to talk about it.

Notice, name, and understand

Mental wellbeing can shift over time and is influenced by many factors. It is part of health, not a measure of character. Stress can affect sleep, concentration, energy, relationships, and physical wellbeing. One difficult week does not by itself diagnose a mental health condition.

1.Select the two details in the scenario that could be useful signs Maia’s wellbeing is under pressure.

She has assessments due and is sleeping less than usual.
She has a friend who asks how she is.
She finds it harder to concentrate and has stopped an activity she enjoys.
She is in Year 12.

2.Match each possible action with the wellbeing need it could support. An action may help in more than one way.

Make a realistic plan that breaks assessment work into small steps
Reconnect with a trusted person or enjoyable activity
Talk with a trusted adult, counsellor, or health professional if difficulties persist

Support connection and positive routines
Get additional support and discuss next steps
Manage workload and regain a sense of control

3.True or false? Mental wellbeing only matters when someone has a diagnosed mental health condition.

TrueFalse

4.Write one open, non-judgemental question Maia’s friend could ask, and one brief response that shows listening without trying to solve everything.

Build a small, realistic support plan

Helpful strategies are personal. Basic routines such as sleep, movement, nourishment, breaks, and connection can support wellbeing, but they are not substitutes for professional help when it is needed. A manageable first step is often more useful than a perfect plan.

5.Maia has 30 minutes free this evening. Choose the option that is most realistic and supportive, rather than demanding that she fix everything at once.

Stay up late and finish every assessment task.
Choose one small task, take a short break, and set a reasonable time to stop.
Avoid everyone until all assessments are finished.
Give up the activity she enjoys permanently.

6.Complete a wellbeing plan for Maia or for a fictional student. Include one early sign of stress, one practical strategy, and one person or service they could contact if the difficulty continues.

7.Fill in the blank with a suitable word or phrase: Listening with empathy means giving someone attention and their feelings without judgement.

8.A friend says, “I feel overwhelmed, but please promise not to tell anyone.” What is a caring response that respects their trust while not promising secrecy if someone may be unsafe?

If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, call 111. For urgent mental health support, contact your local crisis assessment team or go to an emergency department. In New Zealand, call or text 1737 any time to talk with a trained counsellor. A trusted adult, school guidance counsellor, GP, or health professional can also help with next steps.

9.Identify two support options listed above. In one sentence, explain why asking for help can be a useful step rather than a sign of weakness.