✅ VERSION 4 – POSTER / LEAFLET

 

🧠 Mental Health Matters

 

Mental health affects everyone.

 

It can go up and down.

 

🌟 Important Message

 

Mental illness is not only negative.

 

People can still:

 

Achieve success

Be creative

Live full lives

Famous People

Dwayne Johnson

Lady Gaga

Michael Phelps

Adele

❤️ Remember

 

👉 It’s okay to say it’s not okay

 

💬 You Are Not Alone

 

Support is available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Chapter 13– Mental

 health & Mental Illness

Module 12

🛡️ 1. ENVIRONMENT & PREPARATION FLOWCHART (EASY READ)

🧭 “How do we prepare before support?”

 

Step 1 – Get Information

👉 What does the person like?

👉 What do they find difficult?

 

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Step 2 – Plan the Environment

👉 Room temperature

👉 Noise levels

👉 Lighting

👉 Space and exits

 

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Step 3 – Reduce Triggers

👉 Avoid known stress points

👉 Make adjustments where possible

 

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Step 4 – Be Ready

👉 Staff aware of needs

👉 Support plan in place

 

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Step 5 – Support Safely

👉 Be flexible

👉 Adjust if needed

 

📋 2. WORKER & MANAGER CHECKLIST

🧠 BEFORE THE PERSON ARRIVES

 

✔ Do we know their needs?

✔ Have we asked about preferences?

✔ Is the room comfortable?

✔ Is the space safe?

 

🌿 ENVIRONMENT CHECK

 

✔ Not too hot / not too cold

✔ Quiet (or appropriate noise level)

✔ Safe furniture and layout

✔ Clear exits

✔ Comfortable seating

 

🧠 DURING SUPPORT

 

✔ Watch for signs of distress

✔ Be flexible

✔ Adjust where possible

 

⚖️ IMPORTANT BALANCE

 

👉 You can:

✔ Make reasonable adjustments

✔ Support needs

 

👉 But:

❌ You cannot meet every demand

❌ You must keep safety first

 

🎭 3. ROLE-PLAY SCENARIOS

Scenario 1 – Sensory Sensitivity

 

Person becomes uncomfortable due to noise.

 

✔ GOOD RESPONSE:

Reduce noise

Offer quieter space

 

Scenario 2 – Room Discomfort

 

Person becomes distressed due to temperature.

 

✔ GOOD RESPONSE:

Adjust heating/cooling

Offer options

 

Scenario 3 – Strong Reaction

 

Person reacts in a way that may be unsafe.

 

✔ GOOD RESPONSE:

Stay calm

Set boundaries

Get support if needed

 

Scenario 4 – Expectations vs Reality

 

Person wants everything their way.

 

✔ GOOD RESPONSE:

Acknowledge feelings

Explain limits calmly

Keep boundaries