Mental Health
Mental health is about your state of __________.
What is...mind
True or False: Mental health is a health problem that affects people in the same way.
What is...false.
A person with serious mood swings that affect how they behave and handle day to day tasks.
What is...Bipolar Disorder.
What reduces stress and releases the "feel-good" chemical in your brain called endorphins?
What is...laughing
When a person's illness is identified it is called a ____________
What is...diagnosis.
Bonus Points: Who can provide a diagnosis? List the three people.
True or False: A person can go through life having perfect mental health.
What is...false
A mental illness seriously affects how you think, feel, and behave for a ___________ period of __________.
What is...long period of time.
When someone seriously worries about the way their body looks, and this affects how they eat.
What is...Eating Disorder.
To fuel your brain you need food that is rich in ___________.
What is...nutrients.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in what?
What is...mental health.
Having a healthy self-esteem, making positive friendships, being able to manage stress, and sharing your feelings constructively are all examples of what?
What is...having a good mental health.
DAILY DOUBLE:
People aren't able to feel better when their mental health is ______ ____ ____________.
What is...out of balance.
When a person has trouble dealing with all the information racing in their head and can't focus.
What is...ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Unplugging from social media helps your c______________
What is...concentration.
Which one can prescribe medication?
A psychiatrist or psychologist?
What is...psychiatrist.
Mental health has to do with your ___________-well being.
What is...emotional.
True of False: With help and support, you can recover from mental illness.
What is...true.
When a person feels so bad and down on themselves they can't function properly.
What is...Depression or Depressive Disorder
This strengthens your brain and grows new connections when you get the right amount.
What is...sleep.
DAILY DOUBLE:
What are the three types of treatment we learned?
What is...therapy, medications, and peer support groups.
What is another word for dealing with life's challenges?
What is...coping.
What are the three steps to dealing with a problem?
Th ___ about what's worrying you
T ____ with someone
D ___ look for ways to cope with stress
What is...Think, Talk, and Do
When a person is worried for so long that they can't function properly.
What is...Anxiety Disorder.
What is one benefit of using creative expression (art, music, dance, poetry, singing, etc) to help our mental health?
Any of the three answers:
--Helps you feel relaxed and calm
--Excellent outlet to share emotions
--Grows and fires up the right side of your brain
A good friend looks like what?
List three of the six we learned.
What is...
accepting, supportive, listens well, dependable, trustworthy, and fun