TOPIC 2 | MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL ILL-HEALTH What is resilience?


Resilience is the ability to bounce back from setbacks or failures in our lives and regain a sense of wellbeing. Everyone experiences challenges in their lives. Some challenges can be more difficult than others. Just as physically healthy people are better able to bounce back from illness or injury, resilient people are better able to bounce back from difficult situations.


Group activity


Learning with others


As a group, discuss some difficult


situations that young people may experience and write


them in on the graphic on the right.


TOPIC 3 | DEALING WITH TOUGH TIMES


Building resilience


There are many things we can do to build resilience so that we are better prepared to deal with challenges when they arise.


Building Resilience


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Get 8–9 hours’ sleep every night.


Try to think positively. See the positive in situations; try not to focus on the negative.


Aim for sixty minutes’ exercise per day.


Connect with others. Make time for friends. Join a club.


Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.


Relax. Take time out. Do things you enjoy; practise mindfulness.


Use humour. Laughter can make us feel good.


Set clear, achievable goals.


Use assertiveness skills. Stand up for yourself, learn to say no.


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