Mental health first aid

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mental-health-first-aid

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the discipline?Extension of traditional first aid to mental health
2. What is the originator?Australia (Betty Kitchener and Tony Jorm)
3. Why do we need mental health first aid?It helps stop bad feelings from getting worse and lets people get the right help before things become scary.
4. How can I help a friend who is feeling upset?Use the ALGEE steps: check for danger, listen carefully, give kind words, and help them find a grown‑up or professional.

Mental Health Condition: A diagnosable disorder affecting a person's mood, thinking, and behavior.
Mental Health Crisis: A situation where an individual's mental state significantly impairs their ability to function or poses a risk to themselves or others.
Stigma: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, often leading to discrimination.