Dimensions of Health
Talk it Out
EMK
What influences you?
Decisions, Decisions
100

What are the 3 dimensions of health? 

Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional Health

100

Your friend is telling you a story but you’re glued to your phone. 

Are you actually active listening? 

What would active listening look like?

No you are not active listening. It would like putting your phone away and making eye contact 

100

What are the EMK colors? 

Black, Red and White 

100

What’s one thing in your environment that could impact your health?  

(Think: climate, noise, neighborhood, pollution) 

100

Which is a short-term goal: drinking water at lunch today OR becoming a professional athlete?

Drinking Water at Lunch Today

200

Which activity helps your physical health more: eating Takis for dinner or going for a walk?

Going for a walk 

200

Your sibling says, “You never help with chores!” Turn it into an “I statement” that won’t start a fight.

I feel like I never get any help with the chores 

200

What does the K in EMK stand for? 

Kennedy 
200

Your grandparent has diabetes. Is this an environmental factor or a genetic factor?

Genetic Factor 

200

The D in DECIDE stands for what? (Nope, not “Donuts”).

Define the decision or problem

300

True or False: Laughing with your friends can boost your mental/emotional health.

TRUE! 

300

What’s one way you could ‘hype up’ healthy choices at school?

Encourage friends to eat healthy snacks, drink water, or join a sport instead of teasing or judging them.

300

What is the school's mascot?

The Huskies

300

True or False: TikTok challenges are ALWAYS good for your health.

FALSE (balance is key) 


300

Does a long-term goal take weeks or years to accomplish? 

It can take years 

400

Which dimension of health kicks in when you’re managing stress before a big test?

Mental/Emotional Health 

400

Your friend wants to try vaping because “everyone else is doing it.” Show how you’d respond with good communication skills.

A few options: “I’d say something like, ‘I get why it seems cool, but I care about your health and I don’t think it’s safe.’”

400

What is the school's motto?

Dream. Grow. Excel 

400

Your best friend dares you to chug an energy drink. Is this an influence from peers, family, or culture?

Peers 

400

True or False: Saving money to buy a car is a long term goal 

True! 

500

Explain how skipping sleep (physical health) might wreck your mood (mental health) AND your friendships (social health).

 No sleep = tired body + grumpy brain + annoyed friends. 😅

500

True or False: There is only one type of communication 

FALSE (There is many types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, writing, visual, listening, digital) 

500

Which prestigious Boston hospital system has partnered with EMK to expand health career opportunities for students?

Mass General Brigham 

500

Explain how growing up in a community without many grocery stores might affect your health choices.

Fewer grocery stores = fewer healthy options = tougher health choices


500

Example of a long-term goal that takes many years to achieve

Becoming a doctor, nurse, or another health professional after finishing college and training.

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