Mental Health
“Plants and Mental Health | Award-Winning NYC Landscapers.” Johnmini.com, 2019, www.johnmini.com/ideas/plants-and-mental-health-jmdl-explains-how-plants-can-help.
“Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) | Mental Health Video Library.” Widener.edu, 2019, sites.widener.edu/ caps/mental-health-video-library/.
Let's talk about Mental Health
What is mental health? Mental health is how you're doing emotionally and psychologically.
Evidence suggests that between 16 percent and 25 percent of the population of the United States suffers from some form of mental illness. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Anna Freud NCCF. “We All Have Mental Health.” YouTube, 1 Oct. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxIDKZHW3-E.
Why is talking about mental health important?
“How to Start (and Continue!) a Conversation about Mental Health: A #RealConvo Guide from AFSP.” American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, AFSP, 28 July 2019, afsp.org/story/how-to-start-and-continue-a-conversation-about-mental-health-a-realconvo-guide-fr.
A talk about mental health is significant for diagnosis. When someone speaks up about what they feel or what they are going through, this is the key to diagnose the presence of mental illness. Sometimes they do not know that they're having a mental health problem and are not aware that there are ways to be treated. If someone is talking to you about their mental health here are some things you should and shouldn't do; Listen, let them know if you understand, Avoid being judgmental Take them seriously, Make yourself available to talk again if needed, Don't turn what you've been told into gossip, If you don't understand, do some research and learn about what you've been told.
How are emotions connected to mental health?
Emotions that are freely experienced and expressed without judgment or attachment tend to flow fluidly without impacting our health. On the other hand, repressed emotions (especially fearful or negative ones) can zap mental energy, negatively affect the body, and lead to health problems.
What is the problem?
What is the problem? With Mental Health there's mental illness, millions of people suffer from mental illness and the hardships that come with it. Poor Mental Health affects a person's ability to live a fulfilling life and carry on with their school, work, or familial responsibilities; it also can lead to physical and social problems with serious impacts.
“AFTC Airmen Armed with Tools for Mental Wellness.” Edwards Air Force Base, 27 May 2021, www.edwards.af.mil/News/ Article/2649098/aftc-airmen-armed-with-tools-for-mental-wellness/.
Solutions that have been tried
A few of the solutions that have been tried are therapy and there is also something called psychotherapy and it is a therapeutic treatment for mental illness. There are some more solutions and here are some that can help: Art Therapy, Peer Support, self-help plan, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, A support group and many more solutions.
What can teens do to help?
What can teens do to help? If your friends or someone you know are struggling with their mental health, try to give them a helping hand, maybe put a smile on their face, if you are struggling ask for help, confide in your friends or confide in anything that makes you happy.
Why is good Mental Health important?
Sometimes if you don't have good mental health it can mess with your blood sugar. Not having good mental health can also affect how you think, feel and act as we deal with everyday things in life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Things that can cause poor Mental Health
For some kids and students, there are lots of things that can cause them poor mental health at young ages. These things include pressure to succeed in academics, financial stress, uncertainty about which major or career path to choose, increased social media use, and less stigma around seeking help. Traumatic events can also trigger mental health problems, changes often act as triggers: moving home, changing school or the birth of a new sibling, for example. Some children who start school feel excited about making new friends and doing new activities, but there may also be some who feel anxious.
Teenagers often experience emotional turmoil as their minds and bodies develop. An important part of growing up is working out and accepting who you are. Some young people find it hard to make this transition to adulthood and may experiment with alcohol, drugs, or other substances that can affect mental health. For adults, sometimes Stressful life situations, such as financial problems, a loved one's death or a divorce can also become issues and result in poor mental health.
Eventually a lot of people will understand and learn how to cope and control their Mental Health. Always know that it'll always be their you just have to know what and what not to do, to make sure your mental health stays healthy! Some people may need a therapist for the rest of their life or some sort of treatment but that's totally ok. I hope this helped and can help your Mental Health be good Mental Health.
Here are some Mental Health Pictures.
Bigmouse108. “Cartoon Color Characters People and Psychotherapy Counseling Concept. Vector.” Dreamstime.com, 7 Dec. 2020, www.dreamstime.com/ cartoon-color-characters-people-psychotherapy-counseling-concept-vector-flat-design-style-illustration-psychologist-patient-image204206684.
Here's a poster and a slideshow!
Here are our counselors at WMS! ( Walton Middle School)
These are some Community Health slideshows!
Community Health ⬆
A great way to help your mental health is to be in a colorful and welcoming place. Schools should have bright things for students to look at and feel inspired.
Photos taken by Khimani and Millie
Ceiling tiles painted by students in Art class
AVID motivational bulletin board
College banners wall
Motivational message on the wall
Post Secret bulletin board to encourage sharing
Mosaic done by students with student art on display
Walton mural painted by community member
Wildcat mural painted by students
Made by: Khimani, Lillian