Lessons · Emotional dimension
Mental Health: Knowing When and How to Get Help
Spotting when things are not okay, helping a friend and where to find support. 8 lessons, about 1.5 hours in all.
- 01Mental health basics: everyone has it10 min Mental health is not only about illness. Everyone has mental health, the same way everyone has physical health, and it moves up and down…
- 02Anxiety: what is normal and when to get help12 min Feeling anxious before an exam, a performance or a big change is normal and can even help you focus. This lesson helps you tell everyday…
- 03Low mood and depression: noticing the signs12 min Everyone has low days. Sometimes low mood lifts on its own; sometimes it hangs on and starts to take the colour out of life. Knowing the…
- 04Eating, body image and when worry becomes a problem12 min Most people have days when they dislike something about how they look. But when worries about food, eating or your body start to take over…
- 05How to talk to someone and get help14 min Knowing that you should 'talk to someone' is one thing. Knowing who, how, and what to say is another. This lesson gives you scripts, a map…
- 06Helping a friend who is struggling12 min Friends are often the first to notice when someone is not okay. You do not need to be an expert or fix everything. Your job is to notice,…
- 07In a crisis: what to do if someone is in immediate danger10 min This lesson is about what to do when someone's safety is at risk, whether it is you or someone else. The most important message: help is…
- 08Looking after your mind for the long term10 min Mental health is something you look after every day, not only when things go wrong. Small, steady habits, good relationships and knowing…