Physical Health
Name one benefit from drinking a healthy amount of water (Name two or more).
Lubricates joints, regulates body temperature, forms saliva and mucus, boosts skin health, cushions the brain and spinal cord, flushes out body waste, prevents kidney damage, helps boost performance during exercise and encourages weight loss in the body.
Besides going to the gym, what other activities can you do that substitutes for exercise?
Any physical activity including hiking, biking, etc.
Whats the ratio of young people that have experienced a major depressive episode?
1/6 young people
Who has a huge impact on your mental health
The people you surround yourself with
What college do I go to?
IU
What should you always include in your diet for every meal?
Fruits and vegetables.
How many hours of sleep should you get?
6-7 hours a day.
Whats the first step in achieving positive mental health?
To Value Yourself
Doing what can have a long term effect on the brain
Drugs and alcohol
How many siblings do I have?
one and older sister
What is the recommended amount of water one should drink daily?
1/2 a gallon of water a day.
Being physically active can improve our weight, sleep, decrease our likelihood of disease, and what else?
It can improve our brain health and immune system.
What are different coping mechanisms displayed in the power-point (two or more)
Sports, Exercise, reading, art and music
What mental health issues can drugs and alcohol have on the brain (two or more)
bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety
What was my very first job?
Working at DQ in town
How may days/months does it take for a new activity to become a habit?
66 days/2 months
Eating junk food has a direct reflection on what?
Your energy and alertness.
What is psychotherapy?
the practice of spending time with a trained professional
Besides drugs and alcohol what other example was provided to have a negative influence on the brain?
Too much violence in video games and movies.
What is my favorite WNBA team?
Dallas Wings
What is the number one thing you need to focus on at the gym before you start putting up heavier weight?
Your form.
The input...
determines the output.
A Mirror is...
More then just a reflection of you
What is cognitive behavioral therapy
therapy used to identify and challenge irrational thought patterns
What's my dream job?
Special agent for the DEA