Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
True or False- Stress can cause physical symptoms
True- stress can cause headaches, stomachaches, and weaken our immune system.
The hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle is called...
Hint- people often take this to help sleep at night.
Melatonin
Mary's favorite color
Green!
The coping skill of writing down your thoughts and feelings is called
Journaling
Kelsi's favorite color
Green!
Regular physical activity can help with...
(pick something related to mental health)
Decreased Anxiety
Decreased Depression
(you only need to give one)
You body release these chemicals that make you feel good when you exercise
Endorphins
Number of pets Mary has
Demonstrate one type of deep breathing exercise
Options:
Square breaths
Counting your breaths
"Blow out the candles"
The one where you inhale twice before exhaling
The number of pets Kelsi has
One dog
What are three self-care activities that support both physical and mental health?
Brushing your teeth
Going to the doctor for regular check ups
Exercise
Drinking plenty of water
Eating nutritious foods
This chemical in the brain that is associated with mood and happiness
Serotonin
Going for walk/playing at the park with her kids
The coping skill of focusing on the present moment is called
Mindfulness
- 500 extra points if you lead the group in a mindfulness activity
Kelsi's favorite physical activity
How many hours of sleep per night do experts recommend for teenagers?
8-10 hours
This vitamin is linked to mood regulation and you can get it from the sunshine!
Vitamin D
Mary's favorite decade of music (i.e. 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 2010's, etc.)
2000s and 2010s
The coping skill of tensing and relaxing your muscles is called
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
-500 extra points if you lead the group in progressive muscle relaxation.
What is Kelsi's favorite decade of music (i.e. 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, 2010's)?
90's
Experts recommend not using devices with blue light (phones, tablets, computers) before bed because...
It reduces melatonin production
This chemical in your brain can make us feel good and is released when we exercise, accomplish a goal, and eat our favorite foods
Dopamine
If Mary were an inanimate (non-living) object, what object would she be?
A lamp- because she lights up the room!
The coping skill where you challenge your thoughts and come up with a more helpful thought is called
Cognitive Reframing
If Kelsi were an inanimate (non-living) object, what object would she be?
A well-loved armchair because she is always there to support and comfort the people in her life—plus, she's heard all the drama and never spills the tea.