Why can mental health problems happen? · π§♀️ Feeling lonely – Some people with disabilities are left out and don’t have many friends. · π Bullying or being treated unfairly – People with disabilities may be picked on or treated badly. · π§⚕️ Hard to get help – Many doctors and mental health workers don’t understand disabilities well. · π£️ Communication problems – Some people find it hard to talk about how they feel. · π Bad things happening – Like being hurt, ignored, or having too many stressful medical appointments. ________________________________________ ⚠️ Mental Health Conditions You Might See People with disabilities can have the same mental health conditions as anyone else, like: π Anxiety · Worrying a lot · Feeling scared all the time · Finding changes difficult (especially in Williams syndrome) π’ Depression · Feeling sad or tired all the time · Not enjoying things anymore · Not wanting to see people π OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) · Doing the same thing again and again · Feeling worried unless things are “just right” π / π Bipolar Disorder · Having very high (manic) and very low (sad) moods π Psychosis · Seeing or hearing things that are not real · Feeling very confused or scared π§ ADHD · Hard to sit still or concentrate · Often seen in children with Williams syndrome ________________________________________ ❤️ What People Need · π To be listened to · π§ Mental health support that understands their disability · π§π« Trained professionals who know how to help · π§π€π§ Supportive friends and family · π« Safe places like inclusive schools and day centers ________________________________________ ✅ Important to Remember Having a disability does not mean someone will always have a mental health problem. Mental health problems often happen because of: · Lack of support · Feeling left out · Not being understood Everyone deserves help for their mental health. Everyone has the right to feel safe, happy, and included. π Special Needs, Disabilities, and Mental Health Everyone is different. Some people may have: · A learning difficulty · A mental health problem · A physical disability · Or more than one of these together You can still live a good life with the right support and understanding. ________________________________________ π Mental Health Conditions π§ Anxiety – Feeling worried or scared a lot. π Depression – Feeling sad, tired, and not enjoying things. π΅ Stress – Feeling overwhelmed or under too much pressure. π bipolar disorder – Having very high (manic) and very low (sad) moods. π§Ό OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) – Repeating behaviors or needing things to feel “right.” π¨ PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) – Feeling scared or upset after something bad has happened. π½️ eating disorders – Problems with food, eating too much or too little. π Confidence Building – Helping people feel good about themselves. ________________________________________ π§ Learning Difficulties and Neurodiversity π Dyslexia – Finding reading and writing harder than others. π’ Dyscalculia – Struggling with numbers and math. ✍️ Dysgraphia – Finding handwriting and spelling difficult. π§ Dyspraxia – Trouble with balance, coordination, or planning movements. π£️ Dysphasia / Aphasia – Problems with talking and understanding speech. π Auditory Processing Disorder – Trouble understanding sounds or spoken words. π Visual Processing Disorder – Finding it hard to understand what the eyes see (e.g. letters or patterns). ________________________________________ ✅ You Can Ask for Help You might need: · Extra time or support in school or work · Someone to talk to about your mental health · A support worker, keyworker, or mentor · Friendly spaces where you feel safe and included ________________________________________
Part 1 – Understanding Mental Health and Disabilities
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True or False: Having a disability always means you will also have a mental health problem.
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Why might people with disabilities feel lonely?
a) They are always happy
b) They are sometimes left out and don’t have many friends
c) They don’t want friends -
What can bullying or being treated unfairly cause?
a) Mental health problems
b) Happiness
c) Nothing at all
Part 2 – Mental Health Conditions
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Which condition is about worrying a lot and feeling scared?
a) Depression
b) Anxiety
c) Bipolar Disorder -
Which condition can make people feel very high (manic) and very low (sad)?
a) OCD
b) Bipolar Disorder
c) ADHD -
Which condition is about doing the same thing again and again until it feels “just right”?
a) OCD
b) Psychosis
c) PTSD -
Which condition can include seeing or hearing things that are not real?
a) Dyslexia
b) Psychosis
c) ADHD
Part 3 – Learning Difficulties and Neurodiversity
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Which learning difficulty is about struggling with numbers and math?
a) Dysgraphia
b) Dyscalculia
c) Dyspraxia -
Which condition makes handwriting and spelling difficult?
a) Dysgraphia
b) Dyslexia
c) Aphasia -
Which condition means trouble with balance, coordination, or planning movements?
a) Dyspraxia
b) Visual Processing Disorder
c) ADHD
Part 4 – Support and Help
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Name one thing people with disabilities need for good mental health.
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True or False: Everyone deserves to feel safe, happy, and included.
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Who might you ask for help if you are struggling?
a) A support worker or mentor
b) Nobody at all
c) Only friends
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