Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise for teens to do a day?
1 Hour most days
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:
How many teens feel unloved?
1 in 5 or 20%
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teens?
8-10 hours
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
What percentage of teens will struggle of depression before they reach adulthood?
Over 20%
Name 3 positive coping skills
positive:
exercise, talking with therapist/counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing, ( there's many more)
What is narcolepsy?
The uncontrollable need to sleep during the day
What is exercise?
Anything that requires movement and energy
According to The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), what age group is most likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders?
Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group
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?"
Reframing
What is the condition of not being able to sleep called?
Insomnia
What is the ratio for how many teens do NOT exercise regularly?
9/10 teens do not exercise as regularly as they should
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
What percentage of teens connect over social media rather than face to face?
70%
What are the positive mental health effects that occur when we practice Gratitude?
In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
What causes insomnia?
Anxiety and depression are the most common
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Exercise is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment. It relieves tension and stress, boosts physical and mental energy, and enhances well-being through the release of endorphins.
What percentage of teens will struggle with depression before they reach adulthood?
According to CAMH - 20%
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic
What does REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement - REM sleep plays a role in memory consolidation, emotional processing, brain development, and dreaming