True or false: Everyone has mental health
True! Mental health is something that everybody has, just like physical health.
What is the definition of Body Image?
How you perceive or view your body when you look in the mirror
Healthy Eating: Name all the food categories of the MyPlate
Grains, vegetables, fruits, protein, dairy
What is an example of positive peer pressuring? What is an example of negative peer pressuring?
Positive example: Your friends pressure you to study hard for a test.
Negative example: Your friends pressure you to drink or do drugs.
True or false: Vaping is less dangerous than smoking cigarettes.
False! Many studies have found that vaping is just as addicting and damaging to the body as nicotine (found in cigarettes). Vaping often appeals more to teens and young adults because of the flavors and smells, but these flavors and smells are just masking the dangerous chemicals.
When was the last time you were stressed and how did you deal with it? Was it helpful or unhelpful?
Stress refers to a response in your body from an event or situation that causes feelings of anxiety, excitement, uneasiness, etc. We can manage our stress by using coping skills.
True or false: There is a universal "perfect" body type
False! The "perfect" body ideal is different throughout generations and cultures. There is no such thing as a perfect body!!!
Money Management: You opened a bank account with $500. You deposit $300 two days after opening the account, and then withdraw $250 a week later. How much money do you have in your account now?
You started with $500.
You deposited $300 (meaning that you added it to your account) = $800
You withdrew $250 (meaning you took out money from your account) = $550
There are four types of bullying: Verbal, Physical, Indirect, and Virtual. Give an example of at least two of these forms.
Verbal: Threats, teasing, taunting, name-calling, offensive or derogatory remarks
Physical: Hitting, kicking, spitting, shoving, damaging property
Indirect: gossiping, spreading rumors, lying, excluding people
Virtual: Any type of bullying that takes place online
Why should you wait until you are at least 21 to drink?
Young brains are still growing and forming, and are more likely to become addicted to alcohol. When you are in your 20's, you are more likely to make responsible decisions than you would as a teenager. Even when you are old enough to drink, remember to drink responsibly!!
Name two common mental health disorders that often affect teenagers?
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and eating disorders
What is Body Positivity?
Feeling good about your body and the way it looks - appreciating all that your body is able to do and not comparing to others!
Everybody in your group answers: What was your favorite part of the SHE Program this year?
Getting to hang out with Ms. Maddie every other Tuesday for six months (just kidding)
True or false: You should always accept a compliment, even if it makes you feel uncomfortable, otherwise you will hurt someone's feelings.
False! You do not have to accept a compliment if it makes you feel uncomfortable. You can do three things: explain to the person that it was an inappropriate compliment, ignore it, or walk away.
True or false: If marijuana or other drugs are mixed in with candy or other foods (called edibles), that means it is safe to eat and legal.
Nope! In fact, if you eat candy or food infused with drugs, people are often more likely to overdose because they eat too much. In most states (including Wisconsin), edibles are illegal to sell/purchase, keep in your possession, and consume. These edibles are oftne unregulated.
What is an example of an unhealthy coping skill? What is an example of a healthy coping skill?
Unhealthy: spending hours on social media, sleeping too much, eating a bunch of junk food, turning to drugs or alcohol
Healthy: Going on a walk, talking to a loved one, doing something creative, breathing or stretching
Why should you never compare yourself to the people or images you see online?
Because not everything you see online is true! Most people only post the best versions of themselves (such as always on vacation, hanging out with friends, or photoshopping their bodies).
Babysitting: Have one person from your team demonstrate or describe how to help a choking baby.
Boundaries are limits and rules we set for ourselves within relationships. They can be physical or emotional. Why is it important to set boundaries for ourselves?
Setting boundaries keeps us safe, as well as other people! Also, boundaries help us understand and communicate our own values and beliefs.
Name one affect that drinking has on your body or mind.
Impairs thinking, slower to react, affects communication, causes memory problems, impaired motor functions (more likely to trip and fall), blurry vision, etc.
Who are some trusted adults you can talk to if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health?
Give an example of an advertisement or social media post you've seen (or that we saw in SHE!) that depicts negative or positive body image.
Think about the ads we saw during our Body Image night during our "Court Cases"!
Yoga: Show me your Lion Breathing!
How can you respond if someone makes a comment or does something to you that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe?
Three options: Talk, Ignore, or Walk
Talk: Be assertive and explain to the person that what they are doing/saying makes you uncomfortable
Ignore: Ignore what they said and change the conversation
Walk: Walk away from the situation and tell a trusted adult
We learned a number of different strategies to respond to peer pressuring. Act out an example with your group!
Say no!
Walk away.
Make an excuse
Be repetitive
Change the topic
Ignore
Educate