Mental Health Statistics
In 2023, about what percentage of U.S high schoolers experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness? ( format it in % out of 100)
What is 40%
True or False: Avoiding your problems completely is usually a healthy long-term coping strategy.
What is false?
The location of the Emerald Wellness Center.
Where is 2nd Floor of the Admin Building?
The recommended hours of sleep to benefit your physical health.
What is 7-9 hours?
About what percentage of high schoolers got at least 8 hours of sleep on an average school night in 2023? (format in % out of 100)
What is about 25%
A healthy way to cope with stress.
What is exercise, listening to music, talking to someone, or taking a break?
Times that you can go to the Wellness Center.
What is any time during school hours?
Best way to calm your mind and relax.
What is meditation/mindfulness?
About what percentage of high school students were physically active for at least 60 minutes every day in 2023? (format in % out of 100)
What is about 25%
A coping strategy that involves slowly breathing in and out to help calm your body.
What is deep breathing?
Reasons to go to the Wellness Center.
What is feeling stressed, experiencing challenges, needing to talk to someone, etc?
True or False: Emotional wellness is about being happy all the time.
What is false?
In 2023, what percentage of high schoolers reported that their mental health was poor most of the time or always? (format in % out of 100)
What is 28.5%? (30 % also acceptable)
A healthy strategy to help when you are overwhelmed with school work.
What is breaking the work into smaller tasks/taking a short break?
California's Crisis Lifeline.
What is 988?
Common sources of stress for students that could impact their mental health. (name 2)
What is social media, academics, parent pressure?
According to the 2023 CDC survey, what percentage of high schoolers seriously considered attempting suicide during the previous year? (format in % out of 100)
What is 20.4%? (20% is also acceptable)
A student is feeling stressed and frustrated after a difficult day. They talk to a trusted friend, take some deep breaths, and go for a walk. What do these actions have in common?
What is they are healthy coping mechanisms that help manage stress and emotions
The names of the EHS Wellness counselors.
Who is Ms.Urizar and Ms. G?
When you are struggling financially it could impact your mental health resulting in ____
What is depression?