Self-Care
Name one thing you currently do to take care of yourself.
Eat, drink water, sleep
Exercise, spend time with loved ones
Engage in hobbies you enjoy
What type of mental health professional can diagnose and treat mental disorders with medication?
Psychiatrist
"Fight", "flight", and "freeze" are ways the brain and body respond to what?
Stress/Danger
Which animated movie portrays emotions as main characters in the story?
Inside Out
If I feel bad about something I did or said, I may be feeling ____.
Guilty/guilt
True or false.
Practicing self-care is only beneficial while currently experiencing stress.
FALSE.
Self-care is important for coping with stress AND for maintaining general wellbeing.
What term is used to describe the emotional response a person experiences when they see someone else's pain or distress?
Empathy
Name one possible physical reaction/symptom of stress.
headaches, body pains, stomach problems, skin rashes, sweating, shaking, chest pain, loss of appetite, insomnia, etc.
What is the most common mental health concern amongst adolescents?
Anxiety
You walk into a room and suddenly everyone stops talking and looks at you...you might feel...
Embarrassed
How many hours of sleep per night is recommended for people ages 13-19?
8-10 hours
What term refers to the ability to bounce back from life's challenges?
Resilience/Resilient
Exercise is considered beneficial for mental health because it causes the body to release these mood-boosting chemicals. Name the chemical.
Endorphins
The plot of this adult animated tv show centers around a talking animal as he struggles with depression, relationship challenges, and substance use.
Bojack Horseman
Some people refer to the feeling of "butterflies" in their stomach when describing which emotion?
How long, on average, does it take for exercise to improve mood?
10-30 minutes
What is the practice of focusing on the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety called?
Mindfulness
Serotonin is the neurotransmitter most commonly associated with which feeling?
Happiness/Joy
Which month of the year is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
What emotion does the facial expression "furrowed brows" typically represent?
Confusion
List 5 examples of self-care activities.
eating a yummy meal, taking a nap, moving your body, spending time with friends, journalling, making art, watching a favorite show/movie, listening to music, and so many other things!
What term describes the physical and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress?
Burnout
Which nerve in the body is responsible for communicating feelings of safety and/or danger to the rest of the body's organs and systems?
Which soda brand was originally created as a medication to treat various mental health conditions?
7-up
When feeling disgusted, people often demonstrate this emotion by scrunching which part of their face?
Nose