Mental Wellness
1 in 3,5,8, or 10 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.
1 in 5 people.
What is the recommended minimum amount of minutes of physical activity per week for adults?
A) 30 minutes
B) 150 minutes
C) 200 minutes
D) 300 minutes
B) 150 minutes
Being well emotionally allows you to take the steps in order to reduce your _______ levels?
Stress
Which of the following is a key component of social wellness?
A) Regular exercise
B) Effective communication
C) Meditating
D) Adequate sleep
B) Effective communication
Explanation: Clear and open communication is essential for understanding and connecting with others.
What is the primary focus of spiritual wellness?
A) Physical health
B) Emotional balance
C) Finding purpose and meaning in life
D) Financial stability
C) Finding purpose and meaning in life
This can be in any form, but a sense of connection, purpose, and meaning in life, often grounded in personal beliefs, values, and practices
What can you do when you feel stressed or upset to help calm down?
Take deep breaths.
Go to a quiet space.
Talk to someone you trust.
Listen to music or do art.
What is the recommended sleep duration for adults?
What does BMI stand for?
Answer: Body Mass Index (BMI)
True or False.
Emotional Wellness is understanding the emotions and feelings of others.
False.
Emotional wellness is being aware of, accepting and expressing our feelings, AND understand the feelings of others.
What is the primary focus of social wellness?
A) Physical fitness
B) Building and maintaining healthy relationships
C) Financial stability
D) Intellectual development
B) Building and maintaining healthy relationships
Explanation: Social wellness focuses on creating and nurturing positive relationships with others.
This ancient practice allows people to become calm, present, and focused.
Meditation.
True or False: Being kind to yourself is part of being healthy.
TRUE!
What happens when we say or think unkind things about ourselves? What happens when we think kind things about ourselves? Is there a balance we need?
BONUS 200 points for complete discussion!
Name 1 tip or way from one person on your team to practice "Mental Wellness"
1. Practice awareness
2. Practicing gratitude
3. Exercise
4. Express yourself and feelings
5. Learning new hobbies
6. Exercise
7. Staying connected to others
8. Seeing a counselor
Which nutrient is essential for muscle repair?
A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
C) Fats
D) Fiber
B) Protein
True or False.
I cannot control what other people think of me.
True.
You cannot control what other people think or say about you, but you can control how you react to that person.
Having this means you have people in your corner that you can turn to when you need them.
Support system
Which of the following is not mandatory to maintain spiritual health?
A) Peace
B) Religion
C) Hope
D) Purpose
B) Religion
Explanation: While religion can be significant part of spirituality for many, it is not necessarily mandatory for maintaining spiritual health.
What body part or organ uses more oxygen than every other part?
Answer: The Brain
What is the most common mental health disorder in the United States?
Answer: Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders in the U.S., affecting millions annually.
What’s a fun way to sneak in physical activity without hitting the gym?
Dancing in your room like no one’s watching!
Bonus 50 points if you can name two other ways!
Feeling good about ones's self, having confidence in your own self worth or abilities...having a healthy level of self-respect...is called what?
Self esteem
You are at your day program and sitting at a table during lunch. Someone new sits next to you and looks a little nervous. They don’t know anyone yet and aren’t saying much.
What can you do to help them feel welcome and included?
BONUS 100 points if 3 of your answers match my answers!
Smile and say “hi.”
Ask them their name and tell them yours.
Invite them to play a game or talk about something fun.
Tell a staff person if you think they need help making friends.
Let them know they can sit with you anytime.
Among many, what is one way to practice spiritual wellness?
Answer: Religious services (church), praying, meditation, journaling, committing to your life purpose and values, reading, etc.
You’re having a hard day, but you don’t want to “bother” anyone by asking for help.
Why is it okay—and even healthy—to ask for help?
Everyone needs help sometimes.
Asking for help shows strength.
People want to support you.
You don’t have to handle everything alone.
Sam gets really angry when things don’t go her way. One day, she yells at her friend during an activity and throws her puzzle on the floor.
What could Samantha do next time she starts to feel angry?
Take deep breaths or step away for a short break.
Ask for help before she gets too upset.
Use words like “I feel mad right now.”
Try squeezing a stress ball or counting to 10.
Which hormone, released during exercise, is known as the "feel-good" chemical?
Endorphins
BONUS 100 POINTS
The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
Emotional Intelligence
You’re at your community center, and you notice that one of your friends has stopped talking to others. They sit alone, don’t join group activities anymore, and seem sad. When someone asks if they’re okay, they just shrug and walk away.
What signs show that your friend might need help with their social wellness? What could you or someone else do to support them?
Signs to notice:
They’re alone a lot.
They don’t smile or laugh like they used to.
They avoid talking or playing with others.
Ways to help:
Say something kind or let them know you’re there for them.
Invite them to do something simple like a puzzle, game, or walk.
Talk to a trusted staff member or caregiver and let them know you're worried.
Remind them that people care about them.
Sarah's been feeling a little down lately. Things just don’t feel right, and she's not sure why. A staff person asks, “Do something that helps you feel calm, peaceful, or happy inside,” but Sarah doesn't know where to start.
What are some things you can tell Sarah she can do to take care of her spirit or feel more peaceful and connected?
Spending quiet time alone or outside in nature.
Listening to calming music or singing.
Talking to someone she trusts about how she feels.
Going to church, prayer group, or another spiritual group
Writing or drawing about feelings.
Thinking about what makes her happy or what she's thankful for.
Helping others or doing kind things.
A friend said something that hurt your feelings. You feel angry but also sad because you still care about them.
What can you do to take care of yourself and maybe fix the friendship?
Talk to them when you're calm.
Tell them how you feel without yelling.
Take a break if you need one.
Ask a trusted person (staff) to help you talk it out.