Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
60 minutes
True of False: Depression disorder is for people who are "sad or upset?"
False: Depression is a medical diagnosis from a physician that occurs when at least five of the following symptoms occur nearly every day for at least two weeks:
What percentage of teens are electronically bullied? bullied at school?
16 % were electronically bullied in the past year
15% were bullied at school in the past year
*Sourced from Youth Risk Behavior Survey for 2021
What chemical/hormone is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
What is the definition of "Resilience"?
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back'
What percentage of teens experienced poor mental health?
29%
*sourced from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey in 2021
Name 3 positive and 3 negative coping skills
positive:
exercise, talking with therapist/counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing, ( there's many more)
negative:
substance use, isolating, self harm, " sleeping it off," overeating/ under-eating, starting fights with others, lack of hygiene, denying the problem/procrastinating (there's many more)
What percentage of high school students do not get enough sleep on school nights?
72.7% or about 7 out of 10 students
*sourced from the CDC
What is exercise?
Anything that requires movement and energy
How many children aged 3 - 17 years in the U.S. are diagnosed with anxiety?
9.4%
*Sourced from the CDC for children aged 3 - 17 years in 2016 - 2019
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolating
What is the mental health vocab word for "creating a different way of looking at a situation/ person/ or relationship by changing its meaning?"
Reframing
Why is sleep important?
Academic Achievement - sleep benefits the brain and promotes attention, memory, and creativity.
Emotional Health - Lack of sleep can affect mood, causing irritability and exaggerated reactions
Physical Health - Empowers the immune system, helps regulate hormones, and enables muscle recovery
and so much more!
What is the percentage for how many teens do NOT exercise regularly?
more than 80% of teens do not exercise as regularly as they should
*sourced from the World Health Organization (WHO)
True or false: Mental Health conditions develop from genetics only
False: Many factors contribute to the development of a mental health condition, including life experiences (such as trauma or a history of abuse), biological factors, and family history
What percentage of teens connect over social media rather than face to face?
72% of all teens spend time with friends via social media
*sourced from Pew Research Center
What are the positive mental health effects that occur when we practice Gratitude?
In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
What are 3 side effects of sleep deprivation or lack of sleep in teens?
lack of enthusiasm, mentally "drifting off" in class, shortened attention span, poor decision making, aggression or moodiness, reduced sports performance, reduced academic performance, slower reflexes, and more!
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function.
Other Benefits Include: Improved Sleep, Better Endurance, Stress Relief, Increased Energy, and Increased Mental Alertness
How many (Million) of Americans are diagnosed with a Mental health condition?
57.8 million or 1 in 5 adults
*sourced from National Institute of Mental Health 2021 data
What percentage of teens share their social media username with random people in hopes of getting more friends?
62%
*sourced from Pew Research Center
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic
What are 3 ways that you can ensure good quality sleep?
Avoid screens, coffee, energy drinks, tea, and soda
Keep your room dark at night
Start your routine a little earlier than usual
Get active during the day
Set up a comfortable sleep environment