your body and mind's response to challenging situations

a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes, often accompanied by physical sensations

methods used to reduce stress and anxiety by creating a feeling of calm, such as deep breathing and meditation

the process of organising and planning how to divide your time between specific activities

Stress

RSHE (PSHE)

Mental health conditions

Anxiety and OCD

Depression

This unit provides information on anxiety, disordered eating, OCD, more complex mental illnesses, stress, depression, and general mental illness.

What are common types of mental health conditions?

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

methods used to reduce stress and anxiety by creating a calm feeling

the process of organising and planning how to divide your time

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Stress can trigger the release of which hormones?

Which of these is **not** an emotional symptom of stress?

Which of these is **not** a useful relaxation technique?

a long list of things to do without time allocation

Which of these are useful to include on an action plan?

It is important to get {{}} when feeling stressed because it helps you feel less alone, gives you new ways to cope and can prevent the stress from becoming overwhelming.

What might be a sign that a person is struggling with their mental health?

It is important for young people to talk about their {{}} to get the support they need.

Which of the following does **not** support good mental health?

How can social media negatively impact a person's mental health?

take deep breaths or do a calming activity

Put these five actions into the best order for managing stress in a healthy way:

a state of unease, worry or nervousness about uncertain outcomes

a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest

actions taken to help someone in a difficult situation

Starter Quiz

What might be a sign that a person is struggling with their mental health?