Youth Mental Health
Exercise and the Body
Daily Health Facts
Fast Facts
100

This activity increases the risk of mental health problems among youth.

What is drug or alcohol use?

100

This may improve athletic performance.

What is music?

100

The recommended hours of sleep for people 13 to 18 years old. 

What is 8-10 hours each day?

100

The amount of calcium a teen needs each day.

What is 1,300 mg each day? 

200

[Blank] can help you understand more about what you are feeling.

What is Self-Help, such as journaling, art or dance? 

200

These three things can increase your endorphins.

What is exercise, meditation, and laughter? 


Other acceptable answers include listening to music, spending time in the sun, eating chocolate, etc.

200

The number of steps a person needs to take each day.

What is 10,000 steps per day?

200

This is the growth percent of a person's total height during puberty.

What is 25%?

300

[Blank] exercises can help to lessen symptoms of anxiety.

What is deep breathing?

300

This may help increase the quality of sleep.

What is exercise?

300

The number of cups of water a person should drink each day.

What is 12 to 15 cups? 

300

The percent of young people ages 10-18 who say their parents input impacts whether or not they drink? 30%, 50%, or 80%

What is 80%?

400

This is the most common mental health condition diagnosed amongst youth. 

What is anxiety? 

400

The four key types of exercise. 

What is cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance?

400

This could be one physical consequence of drinking alcohol every day.

What is sleep quality will decrease, brain volume may shrink, or the immune system may be damaged?

400

The percentage of youth 12 or older who report having used tobacco, alcohol, or an illicit drug in the past month. 25.6%, 35.8% or 58.7%

What is 58.7%?

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