ALT Screenshot of conversation between Cosmo & Noomi on an iPad. Cosmo is saying "I'm ok, I don't need any help".

ALT Refusing Help Grace: Grace rejects Noomi’s help because she thinks Noomi is too weak to stand up to the bullying Barn Blossoms. Cosmo: Cosmo refuses Noomi’s help because he feels ashamed and embarrassed that he is struggling at an “easy” task. Noomi: Noomi shuts her friends out because she becomes totally overwhelmed and starts to shut down from stress.

ALT Speech bubbles of a conversation between Noomi and Seta: Heros are helpers, not helpees! Can you be both?

ALT Grace: Grace accepts Noomi’s help when she realises that Noomi will stick with her even when things get tough. Cosmo: Cosmo accepts Noomi’s help when she shows him that she’s listening and reassures him that he is not a burden. Noomi: Noomi lets her friends in when she accepts that asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.

ALT Gardening & Mental Health

ALT Our mental health needs continuous care and maintenance over time. Our mental health responds to our environment, and we might need extra care to see us through stressful conditions. We all have unique mental health needs.Part of growing up is getting to know ourselves and what works for us, just as each garden needs specific care to flourish.

ALT Just as we all have physical health that we can improve with eating well and exercise, we all have mental health that we can learn to take care. Good mental health helps us to be resilient, and to cope with everyday stress.