Mental Health Symptoms
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small amounts it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or happens too much, it can make us too scared to do anything.
Anxiety
Make an appointment with this person to talk about what you're thinking or how you're feeling or find another trusted adult to share your thoughts and emotions with.
School counselor, counselor, or therapist
Name one thing you can do to boost your mood
Exercise
Hang out with friends
Listen to music
Go outside
Play games
etc
What year did the Nintendo Switch release?
2017
What year did The Avengers (first movie) release?
2012
This is a common and mental illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide
Depression
People suffering from depression tend to _________, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase socialization.
Isolate
What is one thing you can do to manage academic stress
Get more sleep
Not procrastinate
Ask teacher for help
Study
Spend less time on phone
What came first, Xbox or Playstation?
Playstation (1994)
What is the highest-grossing superhero movie?
Avengers: Endgame ($2,797,800,564)
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. Common experiences include: the fear that they are having a heart attack or dying, hard to breathe, and sweating.
Panic attacks
The practice of deep breathing, connecting your mind/body, and being in the present moment is known as
Mindfulness/meditation
What can you do if your friend shares with you that they are struggling with their mental health?
Encourage them to get help
Listen and support them
Distract them with something fun
etc.
Best selling video game of all time
Minecraft (~300,000,000 copies sold)
Most popular superhero in the world
Spider-Man
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur
Fight, flight, or freeze response
The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording allowing the person to think through challenges and express self. It can even be turned into poetry or songs.
Journaling
DAILY DOUBLE
How many hours of sleep did your team get last night?
Highest # of hours gets all points
151
Who is "Venom"?
Eddie Brock
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (suddenly excited and very good mood), and a depressive phase (feeling worthless, hopeless, and sad)
Bipolar
The process of tensing and releasing the muscles in the body is called
Progressive muscle relaxation
If you are worried about the safety of a classmate or yourself, what number can you call/text for help?
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
What is the oldest video game?
Arcade: Bertie the Brain (1950)
Console: Tennis for Two (1958)
Pong = Half points
Detective Comics