Childrens Mental Health Week What does Mental Health

Children’s Mental Health Week

What does Mental Health mean?

What is Mental Health? Just as we look after our physical health(our bodies) by doing things like exercising, eating well and getting enough sleep, we also need to look after our mental health (our minds).

How do we take care of our minds?

Managing stress Eat a regular balanced diet. Getting enough sleep Exercise!!! Focussing on your breathing can direct your attention away from a stressful situation A short walk can do a lot of good for our mind. Talking to a friend or family member

Science – How anger/stress affects the brain and body Did you know. . . Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. It's very common, can be motivating to help us achieve things in our daily life, and can help us meet the demands of home, work and family life. Experiencing a lot of stress over a long period of time can also lead to a feeling of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion, often called burnout. Being angry and stressed for long periods of time can be bad for our memory and put strain on our body as it releases adrenaline which uses a lot of our daily energy. https: //www. nhs. uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/stress/

Quiz How would you deal with each of these scenarios? Think about the self care.

Scenario 1 Michael has been struggling with his Home Learning. He wakes up tired and unmotivated. He often does his work upstairs in his room and only comes out when it is time for dinner. His parents often ask him if he is okay and he says yes - even when its not true. What advice would you give him?

Scenario 2 Jessica’s is very dedicated to her Home Learning. She wakes up early, gets all her Home Learning done in one go. However, she finds herself very tired in the afternoon and often hungry. She feels that she does not get enough time to herself. What advice would you give her?

Scenario 3 Jackson has been staying up late to finish his Home Learning. He is still expected to get up early to learn the next day and Jackson feels like he’s not coping well at home. Also, sharing a room with his brother makes it hard for him to focus. What advice would you give him?

Words of the day Pause and think n u m m o C n o i t a ic Control Creativity Empathy f l e s r u o y r o f e Tim Pride

Your activity for today!

Draw how you are feeling activity You will need: • Paper and Pen/Pencil • Colouring pencils (optional) • An idea about how you are feeling at different parts of your body. Take a deep breath and really think about each part!

Please send us your drawings! We would love to see them