Mental Health
True or False: Mental Health Conditions are common.
True. Mental Health Conditions affect over 1 billion people globally and nearly 1 in adults in the U.S.
How many minutes of physical activity do you need everyday?
At least 60 minutes (1 hour.) You should also be active throughout the day.
How often should you brush your teeth?
At least 2 times. Morning, Night, and after every meal.
1. Wet hands with clean, running water.
2. Lather hands with soap.
3. Scrub hands for 20 seconds.
4. Rinse with clean, running water.
5. ?
Dry hands. You should avoid touching the faucet while drying your hands.
A healthy plate should have protein, healthy oils/fats, grains, fruits, and what else?
Vegetables. You should also make sure to be drinking plenty of water.
This practice combines poses, breathing, and meditation.
Yoga. This mind-body practice originates in ancient India and promotes mindfulness.
Physical activity helps build strong ________.
Muscles and Bones. Exercise alone won't do it. You also need to eat healthy or else the exercise won't matter.
What should you do before brushing your teeth?
Floss. Flossing removes plaque and food debris from between teeth which helps prevent cavaties.
__% of people wash their hands properly
05%. Handwashing with soap could prevent about 1/3 of diarrheal illnesses.
What type of drinks should you avoid to be healthy?
Sugary Drinks. Sugary drinks also contain lots of caffeine which causes a spike in your heart rate and can even cause anxiety.
Mindfulness can reduce _____ and anxiety. Hint: This word starts with an "S" and rhymes with "bless."
Stress. Mindfulness also improves focus and boosts emotional regulation.
You do this every day to help your body rest and keep it healthy.
Sleep. This is when your body recovers and grows, and it helps with concentration, learning, and mood regulation.
True or False: Your mouth has more bacteria in it than there are people in the planet?
True, but that's okay. Some bacteria is good, just make sure to brush your teeth regularly to avoid decay.
Good hygiene includes brushing your teeth at least twice a day, washing hands often, and _______ regularly to prevent germs and stay healthy.
Bathing. Keping your body clean is important and you should be doing it at least once a day, especially after playing sports.
What food group includes meats, fish, eggs, and beans?
Protein. Protein builds muscles and organs.
What does it mean when you are observing feelings without getting stuck on them, understanding that all feelings are okay to have?
Being Non-judgmental. This means you are able to observe your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without labeling them as "good" or "bad," or "right" or "wrong"
What organs does regular activity help keep healthy?
Heart and Lungs. Regular activity helps prevent respiratory and heart diseases later in life.
How many times do you grow new teeth?
Only one time. Treat your adult teeth well because those are the only ones you get.
Keep your ______ _____ short and clean.
Finger Nails. This helps prevent carrying bacteria.
A healthy system helps boost what system in your body?
Immune system. A healthy diet boosts the body's ability to fight off sickness.
What is being mindful?
It means to be aware of what is happening right now, like a sound, a feeling, or a thought.
Exercise releases _________ that help improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and helps with memory and focus.
Chemicals.
How many teeth do we have?
32 teeth! We also get 4 wisdom teeth, but this can vary.
Germs can survive on your hands for at least how long?
At least 3 hours! This is why it's important to wash your hands often.
Good nutrition is essential for what organ to develop?
Brain! This can lead to better academic performance, improved mood, and better stress management.