the dare to dream game
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The Dare to The Dare to Dream GameDream Game
Question # 1
In Ontario, what percentage of children and youth between the ages 4-16 suffer from some type of mental illness?
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The Answer?
20%
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Question # 2
What is the second* most common cause of death in teens?
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(*the #1 cause is accidental death)
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Suicide
The Answer?
Question # 3
What percentage of individuals who are depressed respond to treatment?
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80-90%
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Question # 4
Can you name three negative things people with mental illness or mental health difficulties might have to face?
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Stigma
Alienation
Misunderstanding
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Question # 5
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What program gives out money to youth who want to lower the stigma and raise awareness about mental health issues?
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Dare to Dream!!!Dare to Dream!!!
The Answer?
Congratulations!!!Congratulations!!!
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What is mental health?Mental health can be measured by how well we cope with stress, relate to others and make choices. Mental
health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
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Mental Health is how we…
FeelFeel – feelings, sentiments, moods, sensitivity, affection, attachment, and relationships (self and others)
ThinkThink – thinking, memory, learning, language, decision making, problem solving, understanding, point of view, and relationships (self and others)
ActAct – actions, deeds, activities, manners, conduct, performance, and relationships (self and others)
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Mental Health
Mental health relates to feeling good, both mentally and physically. When you are mentally
healthy, you are generally high functioning in your thinking, behavior, and feelings. You may
have your ups and downs, but your general state of being is good.
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Mental Health Difficulties
Mental health difficulties can range from temporary reactions to a painful event or stress, symptoms of drug or alcohol use, lack of sleep, etc. right through to more severe psychiatric conditions and mental illness, such as depression and anxiety.
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Mental Health Difficulties
Some factors that may contribute to mental health difficulties include:
• The environment
• Personal life experiences
• Your physical body
Dare to Dream is…
An awards program for youth that is run by youth and supported by the nice folks at
the Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health at CHEO
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What’s it all about?
We give up to $1000 to individuals and $5000 to groups to create mental health awareness projects.
Anyone living in Ontario who is18 years of age or under can apply.
Youth Coordinators andReview Team
The review team:The review team:• Made up of youth from Made up of youth from
Ontario.Ontario.
• Any youth can apply to Any youth can apply to be a part of it.be a part of it.
• Meet in Ottawa twice a Meet in Ottawa twice a year.year.
• Decide which projects Decide which projects get funding.get funding.
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Successful ProjectsSuccessful Projects
Survey of high school students about knowledge of mental health
2 plays focusing on mental health
Relaxing room at a secondary school
Youth talent show
Conflict resolution comic book
Self-esteem program for girls
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Successful Projects
In the S.T.E.A.M. program, students in Grades 7 & 8 use drama and music to help elementary students learn to deal with anger & emotions.
Successful Projects
SNAP-PEY PALS is a conflict resolution comic book for elementary students.
Successful Projects
This student wrote and performed a play about dealing with mental health issues based on her own experiences.
Successful Projects
This school used their Dare to Dream grant for a relaxing room where students could go to relax during lunch and learn about youth mental health.
You too, can make your project come to life!
Start thinking about it and apply today!
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How do you How do you apply ?apply ?
• Dare to dream awards are granted twice a Dare to dream awards are granted twice a year.year.– In autumn, deadline is the end of October In autumn, deadline is the end of October – In spring, deadline is the end of MarchIn spring, deadline is the end of March
• Application forms, instructions and all the Application forms, instructions and all the information you need can be found on our information you need can be found on our Web site:Web site:
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Or you can contact us at: Or you can contact us at: 1.866.282.76011.866.282.7601
If you aren’t a youth any more, but are young at heart, we still NEED you!!!
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…As a Dare to Dream mentor!!
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Toll free number:
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Web site:
Email: [email protected]
Got Questions???
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