Catch some ZZZ's
Depression
Mental Health at a glance
Anxiety
Exercise/Nutrition
100
How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
8-10 hours
100
What are some symptoms of depression?
Symptoms include:
1. unusually sad mood
2. loss of enjoyment and interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
3. Lack of energy and tiredness
4. Having sleep problems or sleeping too much
5. Loss of interest in food or eating too much. Changes may lead to weight gain/loss
6. Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
(Mental Health First Aid)
100
What is mental illness?
Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Such conditions may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic) and affect someone’s ability to relate to others and function each day.
(cdc.gov)
100
What are symptoms of anxiety?
- Feeling nervous, restless or tense
- Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom
- Having an increased heart rate
- Breathing rapidly (hyperventilation)
- Feeling weak or tired
- Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry
- Having trouble sleeping
(Mental Health First Aid, cdc.gov)
200
How does a lack of sleep affect you during the day?
- weakens immune system
- lack of coordination
- cause irritability and concentration issues
- tend to eat more and choose unhealthier options
200
Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 in the United States.
200
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, poor mental health and mental illness are not the same things. A person can experience poor mental health and not be diagnosed with a mental illness. Likewise, a person diagnosed with a mental illness can experience periods of physical, mental, and social well-being.
(cdc.gov)
200
What percentage of kids and teens reach the recommended amount of physical activity per day?
Only 24% reach the 60 minute goal
(cdc.gov)
300
Screen time before bed has been shown to affect quality of sleep. How much screen time is recommended per day?
Bonus +100 - How long before going to bed should you stop using electronic screens?
- Recommended 2hr/day (current average closer to 7/hours per day)
- At least 1 hour before bed can help improve quality of sleep
300
How can you help someone who tells you they've been experiencing poor mental health?
If you know someone with poor mental health, you can help by reaching out and letting them know help is available, helping them access mental health services, and learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true.
300
Why is mental health important?
Mental and physical health are equally important components of overall health. Mental illness, especially depression, increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly long-lasting conditions like stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Similarly, the presence of chronic conditions can increase the risk for mental illness.
(cdc.gov)
300
How can anxiety disorders affect a young person's daily life?
- lower school performance
- miss out on social experiences
- engage in drug and alcohol abuse
(adaa.org)
300
Red - Fruit
Green - Vegetables
Orange - Grains
Purple - Protein
Blue - Dairy
400
What can you change about your nightly routine to get a better night sleep?
- Avoid caffeinated and sugary drinks in the evening
- If you do nap, try not exceed 30 minutes and not too close to when you usually go to bed
- Try and stick to the same bed and wake-up time
400
Can someone "snap out of depression"?
Well-meaning friends or family members may try to tell someone with depression to “snap out of it,” “just be positive,” or “you can be happier if you just try harder.” But depression is not a sign of weakness or a character flaw. Most people with depression need treatment to get better.
(nimh.gov)
400
How common are mental illnesses?
1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness within a given year.
1 in 25 Americans lives with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression
(cdc.gov)
400
Anxiety disorders are treatable, and the vast majority of people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with professional care. Some forms of treatment are:
400
What are the benefits of physical activity?
- improve mood and sleep patterns
- improve heart health
- improve self-esteem
- prevent chronic illnesses (obesity, diabetes, heart disease)
(cdc.gov)
500
Drowsy driving is similar to drunk driving. True or False?
True.
Drowsiness can also cause impairment when it comes to driving. Feeling sleepy can slow reaction times, reduce awareness, and impair your judgment - all of which increase the odds of having an auto accident. Sleep deprivation occurs due to a number of causes, any of which can increase the risk of accidents.
500
This mental illness lasts for at least two weeks and affects a person's ability to work, to carry out usual daily activities, and to have satisfying personal relationships
major depressive disorder
(Mental Health First Aid, cdc.gov)
500
What can cause mental illness?
There is no single cause, some can include:
- Early adverse life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse (for example, child abuse, sexual assault, witnessing violence, etc.)
- Experiences related to other ongoing (chronic) medical conditionCdc-pdf, such as cancer or diabetes.
- Biological factors, such as genes or chemical imbalances in the brain
- Use of alcohol or recreational drugs
- Having feeling of loneliness or isolation
500
What are some physical symptoms of a panic attack?
- Chest pain
- Headache
- Dizziness, lightheadedness or faintness
- Rapid, pounding heart rate
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Shortness of breath or tightness in your throat
- Chills
- Hot flashes
500
The American Heart Association recommends limited added sugars to 6-9 teaspoons per day. How many teaspoons are in one typical can of soda?
7 - 10 teaspoons