TOTW- DAY 1 (Part 1) What do you think a mental illness is? What does the term ‘mental health’ mean to you? change.org.uk/parent s-what-is-mental- health
TOTW- DAY 1 (Part 2) “We all have mental health, like we all have physical health. Both change throughout our lives. And, like our bodies, our minds can become unwell.” - Time to change “It is about our range of emotions and affects the way we think and feel about ourselves and others, and how we deal with life”. - Time to change
TOTW – DAY 2 (part 1) What do these famous people have in common? Depression Bipolar & Hypomania Bipolar Depression Bulimia Depression
TOTW- DAY 2 (Part 2) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Anxiety Anorexia Borderline personality disorder Bulimia Bipolar disorder Depression Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) Panic disorder Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Schizophrenia
How do you think someone suffering from a mental illness may feel about discussing their illness? TOTW- DAY 3 com/watch?v=SE5Ip 60_HJk
TOTW- DAY 4 (Part 1) Mental illnesses are very difficult to spot and to diagnose. Many people are often too embarrassed or too afraid to admit they have a problem or to seek help. Things to look out for: Lack of confidence Regular tearfulness Unwilling to participate in activities Withdrawn Sudden violent/angry outbursts Inflicting pain on themselves
TOTW- DAY 4 (Part 2) Activity: If you thought someone in your family or friendship group may be struggling with a mental illness- What could you do to help? om/watch?v=kLT7Mx xvFQo