Dimensions of Health
What are the 3 dimensions of health?
Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional Health
Your friend is telling you a story but you’re glued to your phone.
Are you actually active listening?
What would active listening look like?
No you are not active listening. It would like putting your phone away and making eye contact
What are the EMK colors?
Black, Red and White
What’s one thing in your environment that could impact your health?
(Think: climate, noise, neighborhood, pollution)
Which is a short-term goal: drinking water at lunch today OR becoming a professional athlete?
Drinking Water at Lunch Today
Which activity helps your physical health more: eating Takis for dinner or going for a walk?
Going for a walk
Your sibling says, “You never help with chores!” Turn it into an “I statement” that won’t start a fight.
I feel like I never get any help with the chores
What does the K in EMK stand for?
Your grandparent has diabetes. Is this an environmental factor or a genetic factor?
Genetic Factor
The D in DECIDE stands for what? (Nope, not “Donuts”).
Define the decision or problem
True or False: Laughing with your friends can boost your mental/emotional health.
TRUE!
What’s one way you could ‘hype up’ healthy choices at school?
Encourage friends to eat healthy snacks, drink water, or join a sport instead of teasing or judging them.
What is the school's mascot?
The Huskies
True or False: TikTok challenges are ALWAYS good for your health.
FALSE (balance is key)
Does a long-term goal take weeks or years to accomplish?
It can take years
Which dimension of health kicks in when you’re managing stress before a big test?
Mental/Emotional Health
Your friend wants to try vaping because “everyone else is doing it.” Show how you’d respond with good communication skills.
A few options: “I’d say something like, ‘I get why it seems cool, but I care about your health and I don’t think it’s safe.’”
What is the school's motto?
Dream. Grow. Excel
Your best friend dares you to chug an energy drink. Is this an influence from peers, family, or culture?
Peers
True or False: Saving money to buy a car is a long term goal
True!
Explain how skipping sleep (physical health) might wreck your mood (mental health) AND your friendships (social health).
No sleep = tired body + grumpy brain + annoyed friends. 😅
True or False: There is only one type of communication
FALSE (There is many types of communication: verbal, non-verbal, writing, visual, listening, digital)
Which prestigious Boston hospital system has partnered with EMK to expand health career opportunities for students?
Mass General Brigham
Explain how growing up in a community without many grocery stores might affect your health choices.
Fewer grocery stores = fewer healthy options = tougher health choices
Example of a long-term goal that takes many years to achieve
Becoming a doctor, nurse, or another health professional after finishing college and training.