Mental Health
True or False. Mental health is our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
True. Mental Health affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
What is a physical activity that releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good.
Exercise. Experts believe exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good. Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep and feel better.
True or False. When managing your stress, you do NOT need to understand how stress affects you.
False. You need to understand the symptoms of stress for yourself since everyone is different, in order to develop healthy coping skills
What is a coping skill?
Tools and techniques you can use to help you handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
Who can experience mental health issues?
Everyone. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
True or False. When looking after your mental health, it is important to reach out to someone you DO NOT trust.
False
True or False. Everyone experiences the SAME symptoms of stress and everyone can use the SAME coping mechanisms.
False
True or False. Yelling at people is a good coping mechanism?
False
Which singer’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
Being healthy includes which of the following?
A. Having a body that feels good and works well
B. Having a healthy mind and body
C. Not being sick
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Being healthy includes more than just being physically healthy. Wellness is more than the absence of illness. It is important we keep our mind just as healthy as our bodies.
What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in?
All right answers.
Enjoying yourself helps beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re good at it and achieving something boosts your self-esteem.
Concentrating on a hobby like gardening or the crossword can help you forget your worries for a while and change your mood.
What do you do to reduce stress?
All answers are correct.
What are good activities that allow you to practice coping skill? Name 2.
Make a feel good playlist
Sing!
Read a book
Color
Exercise
Retail Therapy*
Call a friend
Guided Meditation
Calming Crafts
Which country consumes the most chocolate per capita?
Switzerland
What is the least effective way of dealing with a mental health challenge or mental health issue.
Keeping your feelings bottled up
Yes or No. Food has a long-lasting effect on your mental health.
Yes.
Your brain needs a mix of nutrients to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body.
A diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.
Stress affects your entire body, mentally as well as physically. What are some common signs?
Headaches
Trouble sleeping
Jaw pain
Changes in appetite
Frequent mood swings
Difficulty concentrating
Feeling overwhelmed
What are considered unhealthy coping skills? Name 2.
Drinking alcohol or using drugs
Overeating
Sleeping too much
Venting to others
Overspending
Avoiding things
Which two U.S. states don’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
How can having a mental illness affect a person?
It affects how a person feels thinks, and behaves.
Some people feel depressed or anxious, some have scrambled thoughts and have a hard time thinking clearly, and others act out or are afraid to act at all. There are different kinds of mental illnesses that affect everyone differently and make us act/behave/feel
When coping with mental health challenges what is it called when you change the scene or a change the pace?
Taking a break
When are people most susceptible or prone to experience stress?
Not getting enough sleep
Not having a network of support
Experiencing a major life change such as moving, the death of a loved one, starting a new job, having a child or getting married
Experiencing poor physical health
Not eating well
When you practice coping skills you can use the SAME coping skill as your friends.
The coping strategies that work for someone else might not work for you.
How many ribs are in a human body?
Twenty-four