Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
30 minutes
True of False: Depression disorder is for people who are "sad or upset?"
False: A depression diagnosis is made when at least five of the following symptoms occur nearly every day for at least two weeks:
Name on sign that a friendship or relationship may be unhealthy.
disrespecting boundaries, controlling behavior, constant criticism, pressure, manipulation, threats, making you feel unsafe.
True or False: Being positive means pretending everything is okay.
False. Healthy positivity allows you to acknowledge difficult feelings while still identifying coping options or hope.
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
What is the mental health Vocab word meaning "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back' ?"
Resilience
Give one reason someone might pretend they're okay when they're actually struggling.
Fear of judgement, embarrassment, not wanting to worry others, difficulty trusting people, not knowing how to ask for help.
Name 3 healthy coping skills you could use on a difficult day.
journaling, music, talking to someone, walking, art, breathing, exercises, grounding, showering, reading, exercise.
Name 2 ways anxiety can show up in your body.
racing heart, sweating, shaking, stomachache, muscle tension, headache, shortness of breath.
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolating
What is the mental health vocab word for "creating a different way of looking at a situation/ person/ or relationship by changing its meaning?"
For instance, your friend doesnt text you back and you immediately think "she's mad at me"...
Reframing
Name 2 ways moving your body can help when you're stress, angry or overwhelmed.
lowers stress, improves mood, releases endorphins, helps with sleep, reduces tension, improves focus.
True or false: Mental Health conditions develop from genetics only?
False: Many factors contribute to the development of a mental health condition, including life experiences (such as trauma or a history of abuse), biological factors, and family history of mental illness
True or False: Having lots of friends or followers means someone cannot feel lonely.
False. Someone can feel lonely even when surrounded by people.
Name 3 things that could make a hard day even a little better.
supportive person, music, favorite activity, rest, pet, food, humor, getting outside, taking a break, coping skill.
Name 2 things that can make it harder to fall asleep.
caffiene, screens, stress/anxiety, naps too late, irregular sleep schedule, noise, bright light.
You've been in room all day an notice your mood getting worse. What is one small way you could get your body moving without doing a full workout?
Take a walk, stretch, dance, do yoga, walk the hallway, do jumping jacks.
True or False: Asking for help with your mental health is a sign of weakness.
False. Asking for support is a healthy coping and help-seeking skill.
Name one way social media can negatively affect mental health.
Comparison, low self-esteem, cyberbullying, FOMO, disrupted sleep, anxiety, pressure to look perfect.
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic
Your mind is racing when you're trying to sleep. Name one healthy strategy you could try.
deep breathing, grounding, journaling, progressive muscle relaxation, calming music, putting away the phone, guided meditation