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:
Which of the following can help improve your mental health?
A) Staying connected with friends
B) Getting enough sleep
C) Talking to someone you trust
D) All of the above
D) all of the above
How many hours of sleep do most teens need each night to stay healthy?
A) 5–6 hours
B) 7–9 hours
C) 10–12 hours
D) It doesn’t matter, as long as you nap
B) 7–9 hours
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’s one sign that someone might be struggling emotionally or socially?
Possible answers: They stop hanging out with friends, seem sad or angry, have trouble sleeping, lose interest in things they like, withdraw, or cry often.
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)
Name one example of good sleep hygiene.
Possible answers: Going to bed at the same time each night, avoiding caffeine late in the day, turning off screens before bed, keeping your room dark and quiet, doing something calming before bed.
What percentage of Canadian teens who have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder?
(13%) 1 in 8 teens are diagnosed with Anxiety in Canada.
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 percentage of teens connect over social media rather than face to face?
61%
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.
True or False
Good sleep can help improve your mood, memory, and ability to focus.
True
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Studies show that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication—but without the side-effects, of course. As one example, a recent study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. In addition to relieving depression symptoms, research also shows that maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing.
Exercise is a powerful depression fighter for several reasons. Most importantly, it promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. Finally, exercise can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression.
About 1 in ____ Canadians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime — that’s nearly 8 million people across the country.
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.
What percentage of teens share their social media username with random people in hopes of getting more friends?
64%
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic
What’s one thing that can make it harder to fall asleep at night?
A) Reading a book before bed
B) Drinking caffeine or energy drinks in the evening
C) Keeping your room dark and quiet
D) Having a relaxing bedtime routine
B) Drinking caffeine or energy drinks in the evening