True or False
Taking time for yourself each day is essential for coping with life's pressures.
What is true?
How many hours of sleep should you get each night?
What is 8-10 hours?
How often should you be taking showers?
What is once a day?
You should be showering every day!
Feeling ________ can lead to an increase in anger, irritability, and restlessness.
Stessed.
This mental illness is often characterized by a lack of energy and a lack of enjoyment of previously pleasurable activities.
What is depression?
Self-care must be practiced for at least 20 minutes at a time for it to be effective.
What is false.
Writing down your personal experiences, thoughts, and feelings.
What is journaling?
When should you use deodorant throughout the day?
What is in the morning when getting dressed and after showers?
True or False: Managing stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems.
What is true?
Physical activity is important for your health. How long should you be exercising every day?
What is at least 60 minutes of physical exercise daily?
Practicing too much self-care is selfish.
What is false?
This healthy coping mechanism takes place when you talk about the factors that may contribute to negative impacts on your mental health.
What is talk therapy?
What should be used every time you shower?
What is shampoo, conditioner, and body wash?
How does stress physically effect your body?
What is causing stomach aches, headaches, trouble sleeping, cloudy thoughts, etc.
This mental illness is often confused with stress due to the two being closely ties to one another.
What is anxiety?
Changing your clothes every day contributes to self-care.
What is true?
It is important to take care of your clothes and change them daily!
Eating healthy, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and practicing good hygiene are all forms of
What is self-care?
How many times should you brush your teeth in a day? How long do you need to be brushing for?
What is twice a day, for 2 minutes?
True or False: Stress can sometimes be positive and help us rather than hurt us.
What is true?
There are types of positive stressors that everyone experiences. Positive stressors may occur during exams, interviews, or any time there is a desire/want to do good.
What is one of the most common mental health concerns for teens?
What is depression and/or anxiety?
Practicing self-care is only for females.
What is false?
Does self-care tie into your self-image? Explain your answer.
What is yes?
Properly caring for yourself (mentally, physically, and spiritually) can increase body positivity and self-image.
"Look good, feel good, do good."
When should you wash your hands?
What is after using the restroom, before eating, after being outside, etc?
What are three positive coping mechanisms that help reduce stress?
What is listening to music, talking to a friend, laughing/crying, taking showers, writing/drawing, exercising, going outside, meditation, etc.
When angry, what are healthy ways to cool down and cope?
What is walking away for a minute, taking deep breaths, counting to 20, and expressing emotions to staff, etc?