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Subtle (easily hidden) signs of mental wellbeing concerns

This lesson will focus on sleeping problems (both too much and too little), dealing with feelings of anxiety and being overwhelmed.

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Year 8

Subtle (easily hidden) signs of mental wellbeing concerns

This lesson will focus on sleeping problems (both too much and too little), dealing with feelings of anxiety and being overwhelmed.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Sleeping problems (both too much and too little)
  2. Feelings of anxiety and being overwhelmed
  3. Physical symptoms (e.g. headaches)

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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8 Questions

Q1.
1 - Drinking fizzy drinks can stop you from sleeping properly.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Having a tidy room can help you sleep well.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Doing vigorous exercise just before bed can help you get to sleep.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
People who get good quality sleep perform better in exams, learn better and remember more.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Teenagers usually want to go to sleep and wake up about 2 hours later than adults or younger children.
False
Correct answer: True
Q6.
The word 'overwhelming' means to feel disappointed or unimpressed.
Correct answer: False
True
Q7.
During puberty, your body produces new hormones, and this happens mostly when you are asleep.
False
Correct answer: True
Q8.
You should go to bed and get up at different times every day.
Correct answer: False
True

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
Correct answer: Staying up late on a Friday night and then laying in on Saturday is a good idea
We should not consume caffeine late in the day/evening
We should try to relax a few hours before bedtime
Q2.
Which statement is false?
Exercise should be taken regularly throughout the day not vigorously just before bedtime
Correct answer: Naps should be 60 minutes maximum
You should try to ensure your bed is not too hard or too comfortable
Q3.
Choose the correct statement.
Correct answer: Get up and do something if you can't sleep
It is a good idea to eat sugary foods before bedtime
Relying on energy drinks to stay alert throughout the day is a good idea
Q4.
True or false, it is useful to have strategies in place to help when you are feeling overwhelmed?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Which statement is INCORRECT?
Insomnia affects our mental wellbeing because poor sleep can make it much more difficult to cope with even relatively minor stress.
Correct answer: Insomnia means you have a good sleep routine.
Small snacks before bedtime can help aid sleep compared to larger meals