Physical Health
Describe what makes up physical health?
- includes movement: aerobics, weightlifting, stretching, dancing, etc.
A person's emotional, psychological and social well-being.
This is the ability to identify and name your own feelings
What is emotional awareness
True of False: Spirituality always has to involve religion?
False
Why can exercise help with recovery?
Exercise and substances impact similar parts of the brain and can help improve areas impacted with regular exercise.
This healthy coping strategy involves writing down your thoughts and feelings to process emotions
What is journaling
Name one way to practice spiritual self-care.
Meditation, walking, journaling, and prayer.
Exercise can improve which areas of mental health? (minimum of 3 answers)
Depression, anxiety and stress.
Connection, Coping, Calmness, Care and Coordination.
What is the 5 C's of mental health?
This hormone, often called the "stress hormone," increases during emotional distress.
What is cortisol
What role can spirituality play in the life of a person in recovery?
Spirituality can provide meaning, hope, and grounding.
Which vitamin is crucial to mood regulation, immune function and is impacted by substance use.
Vitamin D, which can be obtained through being in the sun.
Emotional, Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Well being
What are types of mental health?
This term describes the practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment, often used to manage stress and anxiety.
What is mindfulness
What does it mean to live in line with your values?
Making choices that reflect what matters to you.
Name 3 chemicals that exercise creates and helps with recovery.
Endorphins, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, cortisol, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), acetycholine, oxytocin
Thoughts, feelings, behaviors that disrupt daily life that include changes in mood, eating or sleeping patterns, increased substance use, withdrawing from family/friends, and risk-taking behaviors.
This positive support system of friends, family, or community helps improve emotional health and resilience.
What is a support network
What is a small daily spiritual practice that someone can begin with?
Gratitude list, quiet reflection, and helping others.