Mind and Mood
Feeling sad for a few days is normal, but if it lasts 2+ weeks, it might be this.
What is depression?
Drinking enough of this each day keeps your brain focused.
What is water?
Belonging to one of these (like a club or team) supports mental health.
What is a community?
Doing something fun that relaxes you is called this kind of activity.
What is self-care?
The scarcity of providers and long wait times for mental health care can be decreased using this.
True or False: Anxiety is always bad for you.
What is False?
Teens should get around this many hours of sleep per night.
What is 8-10?
You can visit which individual at school for emotional support, academic stress, or guidance on resources.
What is the school counselor?
These short, positive statements help reframe negative thoughts.
What are affirmations?
During dark months, getting outside for just 20 minutes or using light therapy helps boost this vitamin.
What is Vitamin D?
Staying active outdoors, like hiking or skiing, helps fight this winter condition.
What is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Skipping breakfast or any meal can affect this part of your brain.
What is concentration or energy levels?
Name one way to connect with others, even in remote communities.
What is texting, gaming, or social media?
Listening to or writing this can help you process emotions.
What is music or poetry?
The national suicide and crisis hotline number.
What is 988?
Name four of the eight dimensions of wellness.
What are physical, social, emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual, environmental, and financial?
Doing this kind of movement for 30 minutes can reduce anxiety.
What is exercise or physical activity?
When a friend says, “I’m fine,” but seems off, one caring thing you can do is this.
What is ask again using active listening?
Cutting back on alcohol or unhealthy coping habits that can worsen mood and increase isolation.
What is limiting substance use?
Besides light therapy, name one lifestyle change that helps with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
What is regular exercise, social time, or a consistent sleep routine?
Taking slow, deep breaths activates this system that calms you down.
What is the parasympathetic nervous system?
Name one healthy habit that improves both your body and mind.
What is sleep, eating well, movement, hydration, etc?
This act of reaching out for help shows courage, not weakness
What is vulnerability?
One quick, no-cost way to relieve stress during the school day.
What is breathing, stretching, or journaling?
This type of therapy teaches how to challenge negative thinking patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?