Resources
The Social Worker at WHS
Who is Ms. Hakala?
She can help with referrals to resources locally.
S.A.D.D.
Students Against Destructive Decisions
A club we have at school if you want to join and help others make good choices.
If you wanted a referral for mental health you can call the National hotline - 1-800-662-HELP and they offer services in over 14 languages.
What is False?
Just two languages....English and Spanish. It's free to call 24/7 and they can help you find mental health help in your area.
Hugging your partner releases this hormone which lowers stress and boosts your mood.
What is Oxytocin?
What desert mammal mates for life?
( Hint- Their babies are called pups)
What is a coyote?
Lesson from coyotes -One of the best things you can do for your mental health is have healthy relationships.
The counselors at WHS
Who are Ms. Macias and Ms. Willis?
They offer both individual and group counseling.
A.A.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
A group that meets nationally and here locally to help people wanting to recover from alcohol addiction.
More females than males commit suicide.
What is false?
The highest rate of suicide is middle aged white males.
Long distance relationships are less likely to last statistically.
True or False
What is false?
People might try to tell you that long-distance relationships can't and won't work, but the research out there says otherwise. Studies have shown, not only are long-distance relationships just as successful as regular ones, but they are also more effective in building trust and satisfaction between partners.
Your body produces this vitamin when it is exposed to the sun.
What is Vitamin D?
Being in the sun just a few minutes a day is great for your mental health.
The artist that created a song that gives out the suicide hotline #
Who is Logic?
Created the song with 1-800-273-8255 as part of the lyrics.
N.A.
What is Narcotics Anonymous?
A group that meets both nationally and locally and helps people struggling to overcome drug addiction.
Talking about suicide makes people more likely to commit suicide.
What is False.
Research has shown that the opposite is true and talking about it can help people struggling with depression.
Lives in a pineapple under the sea
Who is Spongebob?
The CDC suggest teens get between ___ to ___ hours of sleep.
What is 8 to 10 hours of sleep a day?
Sleep is a huge part of mental health!
The Crisis Textline number
What is 741741?
You can text this # any time, any day and talk to a counselor for free.
NP
What is nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners can prescribe medications for things like depression and anxiety.
Girls are more likely than boys to be diagnosed with depression.
What is True.
Researchers think this might just be because girls are more likely to ask for help.
The number of books in the Harry Potter series
What is 7?
The CDC recommends teens get at least ___ minutes a day of moderate to vigorous activity.
What is 60 minutes?
Exercise can be great for your mental health even in small amounts.
The type of doctor that specializes in mental health
Who is a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a specialized doctor that just focuses on mental health.
PA
What is physicians assistant?
Physicians assistants like NPs can prescribe mental health medications.
The number of teens diagnosed with anxiety and depression has increased dramatically in the last year.
What is true?
Katniss is the star of this trilogy.
What is Hunger Games?
Teens need to drink between ___ to ___ cups of water daily.
What is 6 to 8?
Taking care of your body is part of taking care of your mental health.