mental health

Links here to a whole host of resources, articles and videos: please feel free to explore and see where this takes you!

This first one is brand new: Kristen Bell Just Opened Up About Her Struggles With Anxiety and Depression

• https://alicedowntherabbitholeblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/13/mental-health-on-the-move/
• http://www.bestcounselingschools.org/10-best-ted-talks-on-mental-health
• https://www.ted.com/topics/mental+health
• http://www.theguardian.com/society/mental-health
• https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
• http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/a-z-mental-health/
• http://www.upworthy.com/a-woman-tests-out-mental-health-advice-she-finds-on-the-internet-all-of-it
• ​http://www.upworthy.com/8-mental-health-tools-that-fit-in-your-pocket-and-wont-break-the-bank
  
• http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/friend-cuts.html#
  
• http://www.mind.org.uk/media/859562/how-to-cope-as-a-carer-2014-.pdf
  
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mental-illness-stats_us_572218e7e4b01a5ebde49d30?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&slideshow=true#gallery/5617e5b2e4b0e66ad4c78c38/9
  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mental-illness-stats_us_572218e7e4b01a5ebde49d30
  
• http://www.kennethreitz.org/essays/mentalhealtherror-an-exception-occurred 
  
• https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/node/98656
  
• ​http://www.upworthy.com/a-7-second-video-shows-the-messed-up-way-we-view-mental-health-in-america

POST-ITS FROM THE PSHCE LESSON

QUESTIONS:

• How to define someone with a health disorder? 
• How do you tell your parents about it without making them feel like it’s their fault? 
• What we do? 
• What if you don’t feel comfortable enough to talk? 
• Does everyone, to some extent have a mental health issue? 
• How long would someone take to recover from a problem, if they can recover at all? 
• How do you cope with mental health issues? 
• Can you self diagnose? 
• Does it go away? 
• How would you recognise it in yourself? 
• How would you differentiate between depression and mood swings? 
• How feasible is long term medication? 
• Why is it so common? 
• How should a person suffering from a disorder be treated in society? 
• How can we monitor our mental health? 
• How should people treat their own mental health issues or do they need to consult a professional? 
• What are the dangers? 
• Is the only way to find out if you have mental health problems being diagnosed by a doctor? 
• How can we help friends that have mental health issues? 
• How can I help? 
• Is everyone 100% fine? 
• What if your parents don’t support you?
• Does the knowledge that many people have depression which is a serious issue make it more likely for people to be depressed?  
• Why is mental health not taken seriously? 
• How do you avoid depression? 
• Why hasn’t anyone found a cure? 
• What can you do to identify whether or not you suffer from a mental illness? 
• What do you do if you feel someone is using mental health in the wrong way? 
• How do you talk to a friends if they seem to have a mental health issue? 
• When does being unhappy and having mood swings become depression? 
• Why is it so hard to prevent? 
• How many people suffer from anxiety? 
• Why do mental health disorders need to be clarified? 
• Could I be bipolar? 
• How can I help someone suffering? 
• How do I know if I’m suffering? 

ADVICE:​

• Get enough sleep
• Reach out. It’s one of the hardest things you’ll do but I promise it’s so so worth it. You are not alone. 
• Support is welcome
• Talk to someone you trust 
• Talk to yourself in the mirror - you don’t need anyone else’s reassurance, just your own. 
• Find friends and make a family 
• Talk to your family, friends and teachers when you think you’re ready 
• Have enough rest, mentally and physically
• Eat, sleep and work hard 
• You’re not alone, talk to someone 
• If you need or want help, go get it, don’t worry about what anyone else thinks. 
• Don’t be afraid to seek help
• Don’t let it define you
• It is completely okay to have an emotional breakdown, you’re allowed to. 
• Talk 
• To always seek support when feeling ill or you spot symptoms 
• Believe in yourself and be who you really are
• Exercise regularly as it can release endorphins 
• Talk to your parents 
• Try to have fun in ever the most hectic days of IB and distance yourself from pressure 
• Sometimes things don’t go the way you want but we just have to go with that - maybe someone is hurting you, maybe you had a break up with a friend. Don’t forget you have people around you that love you more than you know. 
• Support is welcome 
• Don’t be afraid to talk to people who care about you. 
• Take care of your mental health the way that you would take care of your physical health 
• Focus on the positives 
• Go out and enjoy sports in the sun 
• Do sports - let yourself go!
• Find friends who understand you. 
• Stay positive
• Do the things you like! 
• Talk to your family more, don’t just stay in your room. 
• Try to be happy with yourself; treat yourself well, exercise, eat healthily… 
• Don’t study late into the night - get at least 7 hours sleep 
• Don’t be afraid to speak up and seek support. 
• There will statistically be times when things seem awful, but also statistically times when wonderful things happen. 
• Talk or if you don’t want to do that - keep a diary to express your feelings. 
• Talk to someone about your thoughts 
• It’s not a choice - don’t pressure people. If you are not okay, then talk to someone. 
• ASK FOR HELP