Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
30 minutes
True of False: Depression disorder is for people who are "sad or upset?"
False: A depression diagnosis is made when at least five of the following symptoms occur nearly every day for at least two weeks:
How many teens feel unloved?
1 in 5 or 20%
What is the best way to stay positive that you can do every day, whenever you want to, with your face?
Smile!!!
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
What is the mental health Vocab word meaning "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back' ?"
Resilience
What percentage of teens will struggle of depression before they reach adulthood?
Over 20%
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)
How many teens in the US are diagnosed with anxiety?
1 in 20 teens are diagnosed with Anxiety.
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
What is the ratio for how many teens do NOT exercise regularly?
9/10 teens do not exercise as regularly as they should
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 of mental illness
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.
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Boost Mood
Reduce Stress
Improve Sleep
Boosts Cognitive Functioning
What are some healthy coping skills that impact your mental health when feeling anxious or depressed?
answers vary-
music, reading, walking, talking with a friend, relaxation
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic