Health Skills
Name at least two things you should look for when accessing health information to make sure it's reliable & credible.
- Check source/author
- Check date
- Info is backed up by medical research
- Comes from a non-biased source
What are at least three signs someone might be having a panic attack?
Heart racing, chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, shaking, dizzy, fainting, chills, feeling of choking, numbness or tingling.
When someone is stressed, the flight or fight response happens. What is the name of the nervous system that puts things back in balance?
parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest)
The Altman Rule is a formula or “rule of thumb” to help determine the nutrient quality of a snack.
What is the formula?
grams protein + grams fiber > g sugar
Explain what stigma means, and list one example of a "stigma" on mental health
A stigma is when someone views someone with a mental health challenge in a negative way.
Ex: "People with mental health issues are crazy and dangerous."
Name all the components of the SMART goal acronym.
Specific, Measurable, Actionable / Adjustable, Realistic / Relevant, Time-bound
List 3 signs that a friend may be self-injuring or self-harming.
- Cuts or bruises
- Wearing baggy clothing or long sleeve clothes
- Using lots of bandages or band-aids
- Developing anxiety and/or depression
What is the name of the stress hormone that can be detrimental to one's health if it stays elevated for too long?
Cortisol
What is the recommended amount of added sugar in grams for men and women?
< 37g for men
< 25g for women
The term to describe the ability to gather, understand, analyze, and act upon health information and knowledge to promote and maintain personal, family, and community health and well-being.
Health Literacy
In order to achieve a goal, what are at least THREE things you can do to help you achieve success.
- Set a SMART goal
- Focus on completing "Small Wins" each day
- Find a "Motivation Buddy" to hold accountable
- Create "Friction" to bad habits or less friction to make habits easier to do.
- Identify potential Roadblocks & Solutions
List 4 professionals OUTSIDE of the school building that someone struggling with a mental health crisis could access.
Therapist / Social Worker, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Doctor, Nutrition Expert, Crisis Hotline
Name three places you can go to at New Trier to help manage your stress. Name of places. Room numbers for an extra 100 points
Adviser, Adviser Chair Rm 203
Health Services - Room 029
Social Work - Room 225
Academic Assistance Center - Rm 325
Name four factors that influence nutrition and food choice.
Culture Time
Family/friends Money
Advertising Values/Beliefs
Allergies Stress/Emotions
Convenience Sports
Explain the relationship between exercise and brain cells.
Exercising creates NEW brain cells.
Releases endorphins: Dopamine and serotonin
Improves mood, attention, and wakefulness
What are the FOUR steps to effectively "analyze influences" on your health. 100 points for each step identified
1. Identify potential influences
2. Determine if they are +/- and internal/external
3. Examine how/why they are influencing you
4. Create an action plan to improve a behavior or mitigate a negative influence
Explain the steps of the "Recovery Position" and when someone would use it. Also name the drug you would give to someone if you suspected an opioid overdose.
Should be used when a friend is unconscious from alcohol or drugs.
- Lay them on the ground (not couch), assess the area and remove sharp objects, turn them on side, bring chin up to open airway.
- Naloxone / Narcan
Name four things (or tools) teens can do to improve their sleep hygiene.
Regular sleep wake cycle
Limit/avoid screens before bedtime
Limit/avoid caffeine & alcohol
Keep bedroom temp cool (65 degrees F)
Avoid laying in bed awake for more than 20-30 mins
Take a shower before bed or avoid doing other activities in bed
Have a wind down routine that promotes sleep
Name three "design tricks" social media companies use to keep their users attention making them spend more time on their platform.
Endless scrolling
Auto play
Name 8 of the 10 dimensions of wellness
Multicultural, Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Sexual, Social, Spiritual
What are the 6 steps to healthy decision-making (think DECIDE model)?
1. Define the problem
3. Explore the options / alternatives
3. Consider the consequences (pros/cons)
4. Identify your values
5. Decide and take action
6. Evaluate your decision (reflect)
List all 5 Steps of the tMHFA Action Plan (be specific)
1. Look for Warning Signs
2. Ask how they are
3. Listen Up
4. Help them connect with an adult
5. Your friendship is important
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg's FOUR main coping strategies to positively manage stress.
Tackle the problem
Taking care of my body
Dealing with my emotions
Making the world better
What does “Digital Agency” look like for teens?
Name 1 of the ideas shared in class for 200pts, name 2 of ideas for full points.
They know their values and align tech use with them.
They connect with each other in meaningful ways
They cultivate mindful tech habits
They have strategies to avoid tricks and traps
Sleep is critical for well-being. What are 5 benefits to sleep.
1. Improves memory
2. Improves focus and attention
3. Improves mood & feeling more upbeat
4. Supports healthy brain growth & development
5. Reduces stress & improves immunity
6. Improves athletic performance & reaction time
7. Increases academic performance
8. Supports creative thinking / problem solving