Mental Health Facts
What percentage of teens are diagnosed with anxiety?
31.9%
What percentage of teens use social media?
95% teens utilize some form of social media.
3 negative coping skills
substance abuse, isolating, self harm, oversleeping overeating/ under-eating, starting fights with others, over spending, etc
What is one thing you can do before bed to help your body know when it's time to sleep?
Turn off the lights, take a warm shower, listen to calming music, turn off electronics, deep breathe
What is the most-watched YouTube video of all time?
Baby Shark
What is the difference between an emotion and a behavior?
Emotions are what we feel, behaviors are the actions we have in response to how we feel
What is it called when you avoid other people on purpose?
Isolating
Name 3 positive coping skills
exercise, talking with a safe adult, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, listen to music, journal etc
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teens?
8-10 hours
What animal is known for sleeping 20 hours a day?
Koala
What is the body's automatic response to a perceived threat commonly called?
Fight, Flight, or Freeze
What are 3 signs that a friendship or relationship might not be healthy?
Controlling behavior, disrespect, jealousy, peer pressure, manipulation, ignoring boundaries, making threats to stop being your friend, having you end friendships with other people
Name two coping skills you can use if you're having trouble sleeping because your mind won't turn off.
Reading, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, imagery/visualization, counting, journaling, meditation, any mindfulness skill
True or False: Using your phone in bed can make it harder to fall asleep
True, screens/light and stimulating content can make it harder to go to sleep
How many hearts does an octopus have?
True or False: If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness.
False.
Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too.
What is the difference between being alone and feeling lonely?
Being alone describes your current situation, loneliness is a feeling of disconnection
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
What is one sign your body might be telling you that you need more sleep?
Feeling tired, cranky, low energy, trouble focusing, falling asleep during the day
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to America by which country?
France
True or False: Video games cause mental illness.
False.
Video games do not cause mental illness, but too much screen time can have a negative impact on your mental health.
If you or someone is struggling with mental health what is the the crisis hotline?
988
Name three coping skills you can use in public without other people noticing.
Deep breathing, grounding with your 5 senses, counting to 100, positive self-talk, using a fidget, repeat positive affirmations in your head, meditation
What is better for sleep; going to bed around the same time everyday, or going to bed whenever you feel tired.
Going to bed at the same time everyday
What year was the first Apple iPhone released in the United States?
2007