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.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Difficulty in concentrating
  2. Behaviour and mood changes
  3. Lack of self-care (appearance, hygiene etc.) and self-isolation

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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6 Questions

Q1.
We all have mental health?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Our physical health is more important than our mental health?
Correct answer: False
True
Q3.
We need to look after our mental health in the same way that we look after our physical health?
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
One way to manage our mental health is to talk about it with someone we trust?
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
If I want to talk about my mental health I always have to ask a doctor?
Correct answer: False
True
Q6.
Not being able to concentrate is a symptom of poor mental health?
False
Correct answer: True

6 Questions

Q1.
Our frame of reference means.....
A picture of our brain.
Correct answer: Our values, beliefs and the way we see the world.
The ability to adapt well.
Q2.
The amygdala is...
A type of mental health condition.
An unhelpful coping strategy.
Correct answer: The collection of cells in the brain which control our emotions and feelings.
Q3.
Which one of the following would NOT be considered a 'life pressure'?
Exam stress
Loss
Moving schools
Poor health
Correct answer: Sleeping
Q4.
What is the 'fight, flight or freeze' response?
Correct answer: Our brain's reaction in response to a potential threat, attack or harmful event.
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).
Correct answer: Laughing
Low mood.
Q6.
What can we do if we experience overwhelming feelings?
Correct answer: We could talk to an adult that we trust.
We should add more pressure to our lives.
We should ignore them - they will go away.

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Mental wellbeing: Recognising concerns

RSHE (PSHE)