Physical Health
Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, and Beans are examples of ____ Foods
Whole
Adults need roughly this amount of hours to maintain good health.
Eight Hours
This is the most common mental health concern in the United States.
Anxiety
The most widely used drug in the world is a depressant which interferes with your brain's communication pathways.
Alcohol
The U.S. Government requires food manufacturers to put this on every processed food product.
Food Label/ Nutrition Facts
Sleep deprivation slows your _________ which increases your risk of accidents
Reaction Time
Trauma, significant life change, brain injury, drug and alcohol misuse, and other experiences are factors that can contribute to this
Depression, PTSD, Anxiety
When we practice this, our thoughts tune into what we're sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future
Mindfulness
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted the public on reports of serious lung illnesses and several deaths associated with _____.
Vaping
Headaches, migraines, dry skin, and back pains are common symptoms for this issue
Dehydration - general guideline is drink 8 glasses of water a day
Lack of sleep results in your amygdala being 60% more reactive which results in this
Increased Emotional Intensity/ Emotional Reactions
Extreme mood swings, sleeping too little/much, taking about hopelessness, talking about being a burden to others, and increase alcohol/drug use are all warning signs to this.
Suicide
Slowing down, focus on your breath, connecting to your environment are great ways to practice on this.
Mindfulness
By being able to build this sense of ________, someone can help lower health risks and help feel less lonely.
Community
Flexibility, Strength, and Cardiovascular are the three basic types to _____.
Exercise
Making sleep a priority and improving your diet are tips to improve this.
Quality of sleep
The frequent consumption of large amounts of food and self-starvation are symptoms of these two eating disorders
Binge Eating/ Anorexia
Box breathing exercise to focus on your breath can be a useful tool that can help with this
Sense of calm/ lowering stress and moderate anxiety
What can you do if you feel like you are in crisis?
Call your counselor/therapist
Call the Suicide/Crisis Hotline (988)
Call 911
What are 3 things you do to better your physical health?
Answer varies (Walk, Play Basketball, Run, Bike, Go to the Gym, Stretch, Yoga, Tennis, Dance...)
Difficulty falling asleep can be from low magnesium levels. Magnesium rich foods include:
pumpkin seeds, almonds, sesame seeds, and walnuts
What are 3 things you can do to better your own mental health?
Talk to friends, practice coping skills, deep breathing, seek professional help from therapists, wellness centers, support groups...)
Studies have shown that people who do this tend to be happier and less depressed
practice gratitude, "count their blessings," or reflecting on positive affirmations
What stress response can happen when you experience high levels of stress? (Hint: 3 F's)
Fight-Fight-Freeze