Health
How many minutes should we exercise every day?
30 minutes
Fact or Cap: Mental Health is part of our overall health.
Fact: Health is defined as "our complete physical, mental and social well-being". Mental Health is a big part of that!
(BLANK) are the ways that we deal with stressful situations through action, flexibility and problem solving.
Coping Skills
A normal response to a major loss or a big change.
Grief
Box Breathing
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.
Breathe out for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.
What chemical is released in your brain when you exercise?
Endorphins
Fact or Cap: Mental health conditions are uncommon.
Cap: In 2021, 23% of adults lived with a mental health condition.
When I recognize and identify my (BLANK), I can communicate more clearly and resolve problems.
Emotions/Feelings
A term used to describe intense feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anger that can last for a long time.
Depression
Stretch Break
30 second stretch break!
How much sleep do you need each night?
8-10 hours
Fact or Cap: Oftentimes, people hide what they are going through, so it's hard to know if people are struggling.
Fact: People may smile and act like everything is "okay" even if they're really having a hard time. Who does that help?
This is when I direct my attention away from something that is stressful.
Distraction.
Continuing to use a substance (for example, alcohol or pills) for nonmedical purposes despite wanting or trying to stop using it.
Addiction. Did you know that most times, the substance is first used to “feel better” and then gets out of control?
5 - 4 -3 - 2 - 1
5: Find FIVE things you see.
4: Find FOUR things you can touch.
3: Find THREE things you hear.
2: Find TWO things you can smell.
1: Find ONE thing you can taste.
What percent of teens exercise regularly?
According to the University of Georgia, 25%.
Fact or Cap: Mental health conditions develop from genetics only?
Cap: There's so many factors that contribute, including your life experiences, biological factors, and family history of mental illness.
If I take a break from my (BLANK), studies show that I can have better focus, get better sleep, stress less and connect better with friends and family.
Phone/Social Media/Technology
Warning signs that a relationship has unhealthy or manipulative behaviors.
Red flag. They're not always recognizable at first, but these behaviors grow bigger and get more problematic.
Let's see what you got!
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Physical activity is not only good for your body, but it's also great for your mind! Being active releases chemicals in your brain that makes you feel good, boost your self-esteem, concentrate, and sleep better.
Fact or Cap: There are a lot of ways to support someone who is struggling with their mental health.
Fact: We all need different things at different times. However, people feeling connected is always helpful in managing mental health struggles.
At school, if I need somebody to talk to that can help with what I'm going through, I go to my...
teacher, counselor, coach, school staff, friends, or any other person that you feel comfortable talking to and can help you.
Warning signs of this can include worries, feeling irritable or on-edge, muscle tension, sleep problems, headaches, stomachaches, or trouble concentrating.
Anxiety
Positive Affirmation
Finish the prompt to remind yourself of something you are proud of or like about yourself.
I AM .......