Year 8

Taking action to minimise mental wellbeing concerns in ourselves

This lesson will focus on the importance of talking/sharing and engaging with physical activity, hobbies, connections in order to minimise mental health concerns.

Year 8

Taking action to minimise mental wellbeing concerns in ourselves

This lesson will focus on the importance of talking/sharing and engaging with physical activity, hobbies, connections in order to minimise mental health concerns.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Importance of talking/sharing
  2. Importance of physical activity, hobbies, connections

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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5 Questions

Q1.
Q1 - Being physically active means sitting down less and moving our bodies more.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Q2 - Doing physical activity can improve mental health.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Q3 - You should do exercise even if you are feeling unwell.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Q4 - Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Q5 - Acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Q1 - Endorphins make us feel stressed.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Q2 - Positivity is the tendency to be optimistic in attitude.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Q3 - Our physical health is more important than our mental health.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Q4 - We all use the same coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Q5 - Happiness is a feeling. Positivity is a mindset.
False
Correct answer: True