Outward signs of mental wellbeing concerns
This lesson will recap the importance of positive mental health and explore how to recognise the physical and behavioural outwards signs of mental wellbeing concerns.
Outward signs of mental wellbeing concerns
This lesson will recap the importance of positive mental health and explore how to recognise the physical and behavioural outwards signs of mental wellbeing concerns.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Behaviour and mood changes
- Lack of self-care (appearance, hygiene etc.) and self-isolation
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
We all have mental health?
False
Q2.
Our physical health is more important than our mental health?
True
Q3.
We need to look after our mental health in the same way that we look after our physical health?
False
Q4.
One way to manage our mental health is to talk about it with someone we trust?
False
Q5.
If I want to talk about my mental health I always have to ask a doctor?
True
Q6.
Not being able to concentrate is a symptom of poor mental health?
False
6 Questions
Q1.
Our frame of reference means.....
A picture of our brain.
The ability to adapt well.
Q2.
The amygdala is...
A type of mental health condition.
An unhelpful coping strategy.
Q3.
Which one of the following would NOT be considered a 'life pressure'?
Exam stress
Loss
Moving schools
Poor health
Q4.
What is the 'fight, flight or freeze' response?
The build up of hormones in our body.
The migration of birds.
Q5.
Which one of the following is NOT an outward sign of being mentally unwell?
Chest pain and rapid heartbeat.
Difficulty concentrating.
Insomnia (being unable to sleep).
Low mood.
Q6.
What can we do if we experience overwhelming feelings?
We should add more pressure to our lives.
We should ignore them - they will go away.