Did you know?
True or False
Chewing Gum Makes You More Alert
True.
If your suffering from a mid-afternoon slump or can’t seem to concentrate in the morning, then try chewing some gum to make you feel awake. Coventry University researchers found that chewing mint flavoured gum dramatically reduced feelings of tiredness. Another study on the subject found that chewing gum can improve overall test scores and memory by 35 per cent, relieve stress and reduce anxiety levels.
__________ is is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.
Laughing
What percentages of adults receive treatment for mental health?
Only 44% of adults with diagnosed mental illnesses receive treatment due to the associated stigma.
Stop to take breaks, relax at least ___ minutes a day
20 minutes
People who recycle are happier than those that don't?
True or False.
True.
True or False.
If You’re An Optimist, It Could Help You Live Longer
True.
According to a study from Duke University Medical Center, heart patients who were more optimistic about their treatment, actually lived longer than those who were more pessimistic in their mindsets. Also, according to findings of a study published in the European Heart Journal, people who are optimistic have less chance of suffering from heart disease.
Your __________ works hard. Not only is it the largest organ in the body, but it defends against disease and infection, regulates your temperature and aids in vitamin production.
Skin
Name 2 contributing factors to mental illness.
Many factors can lead to mental illness, including genetics, physical illness or injury, and traumatic life experiences.
It is best to eat standing up? Yes or No.
No.
Eat three meals a day, while comfortable and seated
Does personal waste affect happiness?
Yes or No?
Yes.
A zero-waste project in Denmark has shown that families that have reduced waste during the project report a sense of purpose. a stronger community feeling and improvement in visual beauty.
True or False.
Smell An Apple To Prevent Claustrophobia
True.
An apple a day can do more than just keep the doctor away, it can also help with claustrophobia. Apparently smelling a green apple will relieve the stress associated with confined spaces, according to research from the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation. Sniffing a green apple can also prevent headaches and migraines.
Nearly_____ of the world’s population is obese.
30%
___ in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression
One
What happens to your body when you feel stressed?
Name 2 things.
When you feel threatened, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action. Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper.
Happiness is linked to 5 elements. Name 2 of those elements.
1. Health
2. Relationships
3. Work
4. Wealth
5. Purpose in Life
True or False.
Handwriting Things Can Help Your Memory
True.
Research from Indiana University found that in order to remember something, you should hand write notes, rather than type them. Writing is thought to boost your memory as note taking by hand requires different cognitive processes than typing.
________ is good for your skin; its antioxidants improve blood flow and protect against UV damage.
Chocolate
Name 3 common signs of mental health.
Common signs of mental health issues include: extreme mood swings, changes in eating habits, excessive worrying or fear, problems concentrating, and avoiding friends or social activities
Name 3 physical coping skills.
Physical
People with strong ______ ________ are on average happier.
social networks
True or False.
To Cool Down, Drink Something Cold?
False.
It might sound counterproductive, but if you want to cool down, then drink something hot. According to a study from the University of Ottawa’s school of Human Kinetics, as the drink is hotter than your body temperature, it triggers a sweat response in the body that more than compensates for the increase. So although it might initially make you feel hotter, a hot drink will cause you to sweat more and therefore the body effectively cools itself quicker.
Eating __________ provides a serotonin boost to calm the brain and improve your mood.
Oatmeal
A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person’s ________, ________, __________, and __________ to relate to others and daily functioning.
thinking, feeling, mood, and ability
Main cause of stress for teens?
School
What is sustainable happiness?
Sustainable happiness is happiness that contributes to individual, community, and global well-being without exploitation of other people, the environment or future generations.