my mental health journal - netball by Ellie Paulus https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9 en-us 2025-05-20 01:44:20 UTC 2025-05-27 02:59:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f618.png What does mental health mean to you? elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458213993 To me, mental health means how I manage my thoughts, emotions, and everyday challenges. It’s not just about avoiding stress or sadness, but about feeling balanced and strong enough to handle life. When my mental health is good, I feel more confident, focused, and connected to the people around me. I believe it’s just as important as physical health and should be talked about openly. Taking care of my mental health helps me do well at school, maintain good friendships, and feel good about myself.

]]> 2025-05-20 01:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458213993 What factors can influence mental health? elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458221063

  • friends/family

  • school/work

  • relationships

  • addiction

  • stress

  • injuries

  • grief/loss

  • social media

  • lack of sleep

  • not eating enough

    • ]]>     2025-05-20 01:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458221063     how can the internet, social media and technology affect our mental health? elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458371434 The internet and social media can help us stay connected, find support, and learn about mental health. However, constantly comparing ourselves to others online or experiencing cyberbullying can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression. Too much screen time can also affect our sleep and make us feel disconnected from real life.

    ]]>     2025-05-20 02:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458371434     What support service is available to you? elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458376361

  • lifeline

  • kids helpline

  • blackdog institutes

  • beyond blue

  • headspace

    • ]]>     2025-05-20 03:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3458376361     What are some factors that influence decision making around our mental health elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3468290440 - Personal Experiences – Past trauma, stress, or positive/negative mental health experiences affect choices.

    - Support Systems – Family, friends, and professionals can guide or influence decisions.

    - Stigma and Judgment – Fear of being judged can prevent people from seeking help.

    - Cultural Beliefs – Some cultures may view mental health differently, influencing how people respond.

    - Access to Services – Availability and cost of mental health support affects decision-making.

    - Knowledge and Awareness – Understanding mental health and knowing where to get help impacts choices.

    - Social Media and Internet – Can both help and harm mental health decisions through influence and comparison.

    - Emotions and Mental State – Anxiety, depression, or low mood can affect how we make choices.

    ]]>     2025-05-27 02:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3468290440     How can we make informed decisions for responsible, safe and respectful choices around mental health and risk taking? elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3468294796 Making informed decisions means thinking carefully, using support, respecting yourself and others, and always choosing what protects mental health and safety. It’s about being responsible, staying safe, and showing care for you and those around you.

    ]]>     2025-05-27 02:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3468294796     What does stress look like to you, one thing that you do to de-stress and provide a different word for happiness, sadness and anger elliepaulus837 https://padlet.com/elliepaulus837/96ghkxhe5c5reqi9/wish/3468415388

  • overthinking

  • anxiety

  • more irritated

  • trouble focusing


    • One thing i do to de-stress is to read, anywhere up to 30mins to 4hours.


    Happiness - Joy

    Sadness - Depression

    Anger - Frustrated

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