Accessing Health Info
Name at least two things you should look for when accessing health information to make sure it's reliable & credible.
Check source/author
Check date (should be current)
Info is backed up by medical research
Comes from a non-biased source
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Sadness lasts a couple of days, depression includes having multiple symptoms for two weeks or more.
Nutrition:
Name three factors that influence nutrition and food choice.
Culture Time
Family/friends Money
Advertising Values/Beliefs
Allergies Stress/Emotions
Convenience Sports
Explain what stigma means, and list one example of a “stigma” on mental health
A stigma is when someone views someone with a mental health challenge in a negative way.
For example, “people with mental health issues are crazy and dangerous”
List all 5 of the main towns that NT students live in
Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka
DAILY DOUBLE
What is the FDA and what is their role with products?
Food & Drug Administration
Their role is to approve products and make sure they are safe to sell to the public
What are 3 signs someone might be having a panic attack?
Heart racing, chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, shaking, dizzy, fainting, chills, feeling of choking, numbness or tingling.
Sleep:
Explain the difference between NREM and REM sleep
NREM (non-rapid eye movement):
Beginning stages of sleep, muscles relax, breathing slows
REM (rapid eye movement):
Deep sleep, dreams occur
List 3 signs that a friend may be self-injuring OR a victim of violence
Cuts or bruises
Wearing baggy or long sleeve clothes
Using lots of bandages or band aids
Avoiding certain people or places
Developing anxiety and/or depression
Feeling jumpy
What are the names of both NT Principals?
Winnetka - Denise Dubravec
Northfield - Paul Waechtler
List 3 “Red Flags” for misleading Health Claims
Recommendations that promise a quick fix
Claims that sound too good to be true.
Recommendations based on a single study.
Stating that research is “currently underway”
Non-science based testimonials from customers
Endorsements by celebrities
Product is not approved
List two events that could cause trauma for a person, AND two physical symptoms someone with trauma may experience.
Causes of Trauma: abuse, violence, sexual assault, war, natural disasters, divorce, neglect, injury
Symptoms: anxiety, depression, nightmares, mood swings, headaches, sleep problems, flashbacks
Exercise:
Explain the relationship between exercise and brain cells
Exercising creates NEW brain cells
Releases endorphins: Dopamine and serotonin
Improves mood, attention, and wakefulness
List 4 professionals OUTSIDE of the school building that someone struggling with a mental health crisis could access.
Therapist, Social Worker, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Doctor, Nutrition Expert, Crisis Hotline
Which popular movie was filmed at NT in the 1990’s?
Home Alone
This was taped in the gymnasium and pool area of the Northfield campus
What is the term for "a tendency to interpret information in a way that affirms what we already believe"
Confirmation Bias
DAILY DOUBLE
What is psychosis, and what is the mental health challenge is often associated with these symptoms?
Psychosis is a set of symptoms causing a person to lose touch with reality, have hallucinations and delusions.
Mental Health Challenge - Schizophrenia
Stress:
What is the name of the stress hormone that regulates your body's response to stress and can be detrimental if elevated too long?
DAILY DOUBLE
List all 5 steps of the MHFA Action Plan (Be Specific)
Look for warning signs
Ask how they are
Listen Up
Help connect them with an adult
Your friendship is important
Where did NT’s mascot, the “Trevian” come from?
New Trier's mascot is the Trevian, named after soldiers from the city of Trier, Germany, during the Roman Empire
Explain the concept of lateral reading and what it is used for
A method of determining credibility of online information in which you open multiple tabs to search for other information to FACT CHECK or validate the site’s claims.
What does ADHD stand for, and what at least 2 symptoms of it?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms - Restlessness & hyperactive, difficulty paying attention, being organized and controlling their actions
Nutrition:
What are electrolytes and what is their role in hydration?
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood that control the amount of water in your body. They help you replenish what you lost and keep you hydrated. Example - sodium
Explain the steps of the “recovery position” and when you would use it
*Should be used when a friend is unconscious from alcohol or drugs*
Lay them on the ground (NOT a couch)
Assess the area and remove sharp objects
Turn them on their side
Bring chin up to open airway
List all of the other schools in the CSL (Central Suburban League) South
Evanston
Maine South
Glenbrook North
Glenbrook South
Deerfield