Mental health isn’t simply “good” or “bad”—it’s a spectrum that encompasses a wide range of experiences and symptoms. So, how can we make the most of our mental health, during stressful times and everyday?

Activity Time: 30 min - 60 min

Handouts:

Activities:

Themes:

balance & changeidentity & influencesproblem solvingstress & resilience

The first step toward better overall well-being is to think about how you’re doing in different parts of your life.

Activity steps
  1. Watch the What is mental health? video.
  2. Walk through the Mental health dual continuum handout.
  3. Review the 10-question quiz developed for adults
  4. Work in pairs or small groups to create a short quiz for their peers.
  5. Create a list of tips for what a young person could do if struggling with motivation and energy or other signs of languishing
  6. Try the quiz out on a few friends and report back on the experience