Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
60 minutes is the recommended daily amount for teens.
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:
True or False: All Stress is Bad
False. You may think any type of stress is bad, but that isn't the case. Good stress, or eustress, is the type of stress you feel when you're excited. Your pulse quickens and your hormones surge, but there is no threat or fear. Some amount of stress is needed to perform during many situations in life: exams, new situations, job interviews, speaking, meeting new people, and running from tigers.
What is the minimum recommended amount of sleep for teens to maintain health and wellness?
8 hours
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins, as well as dopamine and others
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, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, journaling, music
negative: self harm; substance use, isolating, self harm, over sleeping, overeating/ under-eating, starting fights with others, lack of hygiene, denying the problem/procrastinating; gambling; over spending;
Do teens or adults need more exercise?
Teens
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?
-greater happiness...people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences..improve their health..better able to deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
Name 3 ways exercise can improve your mental health.
1-ease anxiety and depression
2-distraction
3-prevents you from relapse on chemical use
4-releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good.
How many (Million) of Americans are diagnosed with a Mental health condition?
43.8 million or 1 in every 5 Americans
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic