IO2 – Self-help

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How to ask for help
Self-help Resource Template

Topic How to ask for help

Theme Early intervention

Activity Title Support Network Prism

Face-to-face and self-directed

learning. This resource can be
Self-Help Resource Type of
Type of resource used by a youth leader in a
(SHR) learning
group and for personal use by
the individual.
25 minutes.
(15 minutes to research
Duration of
local support groups / online Learning
Activity Identifying who you can turn to
support. Outcome
(in minutes) for help
10 minutes for activity)

Aim of activity This activity will aim to help young people to identify their support
network and who they can turn to for help. It is beneficial for young
people to familiarise themselves with local support systems and also to
recognise available support networks online. This activity includes a
resource that young people can bring home with them to refer to their
own personal support systems. They can also be encouraged to share this
information with others.
Materials  Printed copy of Worksheet 1 and Worksheet 2.
Required for  Tape
Activity  Scissors
 Pen
 Internet Access (for research)
Step-by-step Step 1: Discuss with the group what a support network is.
instructions
Step 2: Conduct online research and encourage discussion that reviews
who people can turn to for support.

Step 3: Make a list of available support systems.

Step 4: Complete the worksheet activity.

Resource/ WORKSHEET:
Worksheet/ Directions:
Handout
1. Cut out the prism along the bold lines.
2. Make folds along the dotted lines; this will form your prism 3D
shape.
3. On the large prism base, write your name.
4. On each outer face of the prism, write someone who you could
turn to for help.
5. When you have constructed the prism, it will form your support
networks that you can turn to in times of need.

family

someone
you work friends
with

my support
networks

community
online
support
support
group

health
professional
s
De-briefing  Do you think that this resource can help to identify who you can
Questions turn to in times of need?

 Do you think this is something you can share with friends and
family members to help support their mental health?