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🟦 1. What Is Mental Health?
🖼 Picture idea: Brain and heart symbol.
Mental health is about how our mind feels.
It includes our thoughts.
It includes our feelings.
Everyone has mental health.
Mental health can change over time.
🟦 2. Is It Normal To Feel Sad Or Worried?
🖼 Picture idea: Different emotion faces.
Yes.
Everyone feels sad sometimes.
Everyone feels worried sometimes.
Feelings are part of being human.
But sometimes feelings last a long time.
When feelings last a long time, someone may need support.
🟦 3. What Is Depression?
🖼 Picture idea: Person sitting alone looking low.
Depression is more than feeling sad.
Depression lasts for weeks or months.
A person may feel tired all the time.
A person may lose interest in things.
Sleep may change.
Appetite may change.
Daily tasks may feel very hard.
🟦 4. What Is Anxiety?
🖼 Picture idea: Fast heartbeat symbol.
Anxiety is strong worry.
The worry may not stop.
The heart may beat fast.
The body may shake.
The person may avoid situations.
The mind may feel busy all the time.
🟦 5. Why Are Some People More At Risk?
🖼 Picture idea: Puzzle pieces / life events.
Mental health problems can happen to anyone.
Some people are more at risk.
Life stress can increase risk.
Trauma can increase risk.
Bullying can increase risk.
People with disabilities may experience extra stress.
🟦 6. How Can Workers Recognise Signs?
🖼 Picture idea: Checklist.
Look for changes in behaviour.
Look for changes in mood.
Look for changes in sleep.
Look for withdrawal from others.
Listen carefully to what the person says.
Do not ignore warning signs.
🟦 7. How To Respond As A Worker
🖼 Picture idea: Two people talking.
Stay calm.
Listen without judging.
Do not rush the person.
Do not say “just cheer up.”
Ask simple questions.
Offer support.
You do not have to fix everything.
🟦 8. Encouraging Self-Help
🖼 Picture idea: Small steps ladder.
Encourage small steps.
Encourage routines.
Encourage fresh air.
Encourage healthy food.
Encourage speaking to a doctor if needed.
🟦 9. When To Escalate
🖼 Picture idea: Warning triangle.
If someone talks about harming themselves, take it seriously.
Follow your organisation’s safeguarding policy.
Inform a manager or senior staff member.
Do not keep serious concerns a secret.
🟦 10. Key Messages
🖼 Picture idea: Positive affirmation.
Mental health problems are real.
They are not a weakness.
Early support helps recovery.
Listening can save lives.
Respect and kindness matter.
✅ LEVEL 1 QUIZ
(Understanding Mental Health)
You can use this as:
• End-of-session quiz
• Workbook activity
• Group discussion
📝 Part A – True or False
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Everyone has mental health.
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Depression is just feeling sad for one day.
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Anxiety can affect the body.
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Workers should ignore small changes in behaviour.
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Listening is an important support skill.
📝 Part B – Multiple Choice
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Depression can last:
A) One hour
B) One day
C) Weeks or months -
A sign of anxiety may be:
A) Fast heartbeat
B) Broken arm
C) Toothache -
If someone talks about harming themselves you should:
A) Ignore it
B) Follow safeguarding procedures
C) Laugh it off
📝 Part C – Reflection Question
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Name one way you can support someone with anxiety.
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Name one sign that someone may need help.
📌 QUIZ ANSWERS
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True
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False
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True
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False
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True
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C
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A
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B
Reflection answers will vary.
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