Effects of Fitness
What are the chemicals in your brain called that give you energy and make you happy after exercise?
endorphins
What sort of foods help your mind work the best?
High nutrient and unprocessed foods
How much sleep does a teenager need to feel the least symptoms of mental health possible?
between 8-10 hrs
What is the effect of chronic illness on someone’s mental health?
They are more at risk to mood disorders
What causes mental health problems?
Inheriting an illness from a parent, poor nutrition and difficult emotional situations are some causes.
Why can exercise reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation?
It provides you with a chance to meet new people and socialize
What foods show the best effect on mental health?
Fruits, vegetables and omega-3 rich foods such as salmon
What effect does a lack of sleep have on people who are undiagnosed with mental illnesses?
They still feel increased levels of anxiety and depression after a night of bad sleep.
What mental illness do 42% of cancer patients, 27% of diabetes patients and 11% of Alzheimer’s patients have?
Depression
How has mental health treatment changed over the years?
mental health issues are taken more seriously and they are treated with more importance
How long do you have to regularly get physical activity to feel the positive effects on your mental health?
only a few days
Traditional diets like the mediterranean diet lower the risk of depression by what percent?
25% - 35%
What percent of people with depression also suffer from insomnia?
75%
(sleep problems were previously thought to be a symptom of depression, now experts believe depression may be a symptom of not getting enough sleep.)
What effect does depression and other mental health issues have on how people with chronic illnesses manage their disease?
it leads to poor self care and their symptoms typically get worse