Mental Health
How can you improve your mental health?
Being mindful, taking breaks when needed, therapy, talking to someone, etc
What are some examples of being physically healthy?
Being active (exercising), eating nutritious foods, taking care of your body, resting your body, going to doctors visits yearly, etc
What is the definition of social health?
Our capability to be able to form relationships with those around us. This can also be how we act around others and the way we navigate social situations.
What is the best way to self assess yourself for your mental, physical, social, and financial health?
Taking a self assessment every once in a while can improve your health and see what you need to work on.
How does being unsocially aware lead to missing signals of mental illnesses?
Not recognizing signs of depression, not seeing mood changes, could lead to your friend being in danger.
What are some signs that you need to improve your physical health?
Not exercising, lack of nutrients, sleep deprived, dehydration
True or False: Being socially healthy means that I have to be outgoing and over the top while interacting with others.
What is the acronym for setting a goal that you would like to achieve?
S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable steps, Relevant, Timebound)
True or False: Spending time with others will improve your mental health.
True. Usually expressing your thoughts and opinions opens up your feelings in your life and makes you feel better.
How does substance use affect your physical health?
This can affect your cardiovascular health, liver and breathing problems, stroke, and different types of cancer. This can cause you to hurt others and almost take over your mind.
Why is communicating important for your social health?
Talking about problems and being able to express your feeling and thoughts is very important to be able to maintain healthy social habits. Consent is also a big topic that has to do with communicating. If you do not want to do something, make it clear and stand by your statement.
What are some examples of coping with substance abuse?
Detoxification, Medication, Outpatient/Inpatient Counseling, etc
How does stress relate to mental health?
The dictionary definition of stress is "a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism". Stress can take a toll on your mental health and can also be incorporated into relationships. Stress can be managed with your mental health in a way that is beneficial to you. Mental health deals with the thinking, behavioral, and emotional side of you and stress directly correlates to that.
True or False: Physical Health does not interact with the other sides of wellness.
False. All of your wellness dimensions interact with each other every single day.
Bring them into conversation, invite them to activities, encourage them to be part of the group, etc
What is the term for having male and female genitalia?
Intersex, (physical characteristics that are between a male and a female)
Why is mental health so important to take care of?
There can be multiple answers, but a big one is that it affects your entire life. Mental health interacts with all of your different types of wellness. Mental health is your overall well being and you need to take care of it.
Why does being physically healthy benefit the rest of your life?
It makes you feel good inside, better attitude, exercise increases endorphins, etc
What are some warning signs that someone isn't taking care of their social health?
Being alone, not conversing in a group, manipulation, depression, not coming to group functions.
What is an example of an opioid?
Heroin, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Hydrocone, etc