Join me in this Mental Health activity: https://youtu.be/a9g6YYQQzPg

Everyone has mental health! However, people often show one thing on the outside while feeling something completely different on the inside. This is called masking—hiding or changing parts of yourself to fit in or feel safe.

If you'd like a template - try this: Behind the Mask

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Create something that shows your "mask" (the outside) versus what lies beneath the surface (the inside).

Think about the two sides of your experience:

· The Outside (The Mask): How do you appear? Are you the "funny" one, the "calm" one, or the "tough" one? What behaviors—like joking or staying silent—do you use to hide your true feelings?

· The Inside: What emotions are actually there? If these feelings were colors, what would they be? If they were shapes, would they be sharp, soft, or tangled?

Prefer a template - try this: Behind the Mask

There is no "right" way to do this. Pick the way you like to express yourself:

· Visual Art: Drawing, painting, or collage.

· Writing: A poem, lyrics, or a journal entry.

· Music/Film: A song with a specific mood or a short digital video.

As you work, consider whether your outer and inner worlds remain separate or begin to blend. When you're finished, try using this prompt to reflect on your work: "Something I want others to understand about masking is..."

Submit Upload a photo of your completed creation and a few words or phrases that capture your feelings on InnerView

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