Mental Health
TRUE OR FALSE: Mental health is just as important as physical health in a person's overall well being
True!
TRUE OR FALSE: all stress is bad stress
What is the name for positive stress?
False
Eustress
An example of a positive affirmation
Giving a compliment about someone's personality
Who can you go to in the school if you need support with your mental health?
School counsellor, social worker, principal, teacher
What is the real name of Batman?
Bruce Wayne
Your friend is struggling with mental health and you don't think you have to tell an adult. What are two ways you can help them?
Listen, help them problem-solve, have fun together, ask how you can help, be their support system
TRUE OR FALSE: When stress is not addressed, it can have harmful impacts on physical well being?
True
Give 2 unhealthy coping skills
Eating or sleeping too much or too little, not exercising, isolating, substance use
Can you call 911 if you are having a mental health emergency?
Yes
Many of Taylor Swift’s songs are rumored to be about famous ex-boyfriends, but which man is “Back to December” a tribute to?
Taylor Lautner
Name 3-5 coping skills that most high schoolers utilize a majority of the time
Sports, social media, video games, sleeping, hanging out with friends
TRUE OR FALSE: Prolonged high stress can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease
True
Your friend does not seem to be coping well with their mental health - what sign shows you that you need to tell an adult?
Wanting to harm themselves or others, big personality changes, not eating for a long time on purpose, gut feeling, substance use
What is the phone number to talk to emergency mental health professionals? (3 digits)
988
Every year the Superbowl features a halftime show by a legendary act, but 2023’s show attracted more than 120 million viewers, setting a new record. Who headlined?
Rihanna
How many positive self affirmations are needed to cancel out 1 negative comment?
5
When someone experiences something stressful, the body responds in one of these 3 ways. List all 3.
Fight, flight, freeze
Expressing good things about your days and life is a coping strategy called _______
Gratitude
Where are two places you can go if you are needing help with a mental health crisis?
Hospital, Deaconess Cross Pointe, Fire Station, Police Station
What is the highest-grossing film of all time?
Avatar
How can we help end mental health stigma?
Share our stories, listen to stories, seek support, encourage others to talk about their mental health, be non-judgmental, talk about it
How can stress be helpful?
It can keep us safe and motivated
How does deep breathing make you feel calm?
It relaxes the nervous system
Who do we (adults) call if we know another youth is being abused/neglected, and you have relayed this to a trusted adult?
DCS Hotline
What is the happiest country in the world?
Finland