The Five Pillars of Mental Wellness
This pillar involves regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and sufficient sleep.
What is Physical Health?
This strategy involves planning your week to ensure there is time for both responsibilities and fun.
What is Time Management?
These devices emit a specific type of light that tricks the brain into thinking it is daytime, disrupting sleep cycles.
What are screens (or Blue Light)?
Exercise triggers the release of these brain chemicals, which act as natural painkillers and mood elevators.
What are Endorphins?
These networks consist of family, friends, and trusted adults who provide advice and assistance during stress.
What are Support Networks?
Keeping your mind active by learning new skills, reading, or solving puzzles helps improve this type of wellness.
What is Intellectual Wellness?
This term refers to activities done specifically to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health, such as taking a bath or exercising.
What is Self-Care?
This is the term for the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle.
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
Physical activity helps lower the levels of these two specific stress hormones in the body.
What are Adrenaline and Cortisol?
Using these types of statements allows you to express your feelings and needs respectfully during a conflict.
What are "I" statements?
This pillar is supported by building strong, healthy relationships with friends and family to provide a sense of security.
What is Social Connection?
Engaging in these activities can improve your mood and lower stress levels by up to 30%.
What are Hobbies?
This specific stage of sleep is vital for memory formation and emotional regulation.
What is REM Sleep?
Regular physical activity can lower an individual's risk of depression by up to this percentage.
What is 30%?
This skill involves trying to see a situation from another person’s perspective, even if you do not agree with them
What is Empathy?
Mindfulness and meditation are techniques used to manage stress and support this specific pillar.
What is Emotional Well-Being?
Effectively managing your time as a student can reduce stress levels by up to this percentage.
What is 70%?
Blue light exposure inhibits the production of this hormone, which is responsible for regulating sleep.
What is Melatonin?
This percentage of people report feeling more mentally alert after engaging in morning exercise.
What is 75%?
This group of people in a support network includes teachers, counselors, and community leaders.
Who are Trusted Adults?
This type of wellness involves connecting with core values, finding purpose, and exploring personal beliefs.
What is Spiritual Wellness?
Creating a balanced lifestyle helps you perform better in this environment while maintaining overall happiness.
What is school?
Health experts recommend that adolescents get this many hours of sleep every night.
What is 8 to 10 hours?
Beyond biological changes, exercise can increase these two psychological traits by achieving fitness goals.
What are Self-esteem and Confidence?
This is the specific term for paying full attention to what another person is saying to show understanding.
What is Active Listening?