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Structured Problem Solving: Working Towards Wellbeing

Black Dog Institute

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear “structured problem solving,” what do you think it means?
How is “wellbeing” connected to solving everyday problems?
Do you prefer solving problems quickly, or thinking carefully through steps? Why?

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Structured Problem Solving: Working Towards Wellbeing

Why people get stuck with problems (00:00 – 00:42)

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1. What does the speaker say about problem-solving skills?

They are not important for wellbeing.
Everyone is born with them.
Not everyone has them, but they can be learned.
Only health professionals can learn them.

2. Which is one reason people struggle to start solving a problem?

They can’t define the problem well enough.
They never ask anyone for advice.
They always have too little imagination.
They always choose the most expensive solution.

3. According to the speaker, being able to solve problems is an important part of what?

Someone’s career planning
Someone’s well-being
Someone’s physical strength
Someone’s social popularity

Structured Problem Solving: Working Towards Wellbeing

Steps 1–3: Identify, brainstorm, evaluate (00:42 – 01:38)

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1. How many steps are in structured problem-solving, according to the speaker?

2. During the step where you list possible solutions, what should you do first?

Let your imagination run wild and keep adding ideas.
Choose the best solution immediately.
Only write realistic ideas.
Ask a professional to decide for you.

3. In step 3, what does the speaker suggest doing with harmful or illegal ideas?

Try them briefly to test them.
Save them for later.
Share them with friends for feedback.
Cross them off the list.

Structured Problem Solving: Working Towards Wellbeing

Steps 4–7: Choose, try, review (01:38 – 02:31)

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1. What kind of solution does the speaker recommend choosing in step 4?

The most popular solution
The fastest solution
The most expensive solution
The least worst solution

2. What does the speaker say about solutions in general?

Only illegal solutions work.
No solution is ever perfect.
A good solution is always perfect.
Perfect solutions are easy to find.

3. After experimenting, what should you do next?

Review progress and decide whether to continue or try a different solution.
Start again without using the list.
Ignore the results if they are negative.
Avoid reviewing and move on quickly.

Structured Problem Solving: Working Towards Wellbeing

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1. What is the main purpose of the video?

To teach a step-by-step method for solving problems to support wellbeing
To explain why problems should be ignored
To argue that only professionals can solve problems
To list common mental health diagnoses

2. What is the key idea behind making a long list of solutions before choosing one?

It replaces the need to evaluate pros and cons
It helps you avoid judging ideas too early and increases options
It guarantees a perfect answer
It makes problems more complicated on purpose

3. Which best describes the attitude toward the final choice?

You should pick any idea quickly and never change it.
You should wait until you find a perfect solution.
You should choose a workable option, test it, and review progress.
You should only choose solutions suggested by others.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Structured Problem Solving: Working Towards Wellbeing

Think of a small problem you have this week. How would you “define the problem” in one clear sentence?
Which step do you find hardest: brainstorming solutions, evaluating pros/cons, or reviewing progress? Why?
Do you agree that “no solution is ever perfect”? Give an example from real life.
How could structured problem-solving help someone’s wellbeing (at school, work, or home)?