Decision Making Skills
Meriamm-Webster defines this word as something of relative worth, utility or importance.
Value
These types of activities measure achievement and are most often done before and after working on a goal.
Test
Having a healthy diet, being physically active, and going to the doctor regularly.
Physical
After advocating, it is important to use this skill to determine if your advocacy effort worked or not.
Reflection
22% of US high school students reported being offered, sold or given an illegal drug in this location.
School
When debating between two or more choices, you may find yourself making this type of list; It is one where you evaluate the benefits and negatives of each choice.
Pros & cons
A goal that can be achieved quickly.
Short-term goal
Expressing emotions in healthy ways, and managing stress.
Mental/Emotional
Meriamm-Webster defines this word as intense, driving, or overmastering feeling or conviction.
Passion
78% of US high school students reported getting less than the recommended average number of these on a school night.
Sleep
Sometimes we have to make decisions with others. This is known as:
Collaboration
A goal that you work towards and will be achieved in the future.
Long-term goal
Spending time with friends and family, and making connections with colleagues.
Social
When advocating it is important to keep these people in mind when deciding how to present, share or explain your message.
Audience
5% of US high school students reported doing this dangerous action when drinking alcohol.
Drinking & driving
Challenges or influences that hinder healthy decision making are known as:
Barriers
What does each letter in the acronym SMART stand for?
Specific. Measurable. Attainable. Realistic. Timely.
Being happy at work, and working reasonable hours.
Occupational
This pop star wants everyone to "Calm down" and recently received the Morton E. Ruderman Award in Inclusion for “drawing inspiration from her personal journey” to help others worldwide get access to counseling and other services. She has dealt with anxiety, depression and been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Selena Gomez
21% of US high school students reported using one of these before engaging in sexual intercourse.
Drugs or alcohol
The acronym for making decisions.
DECIDE. Determine. Examine. Consider. Identify. Decide. Evaluate.
This assessment is a process through which people evaluate aspects of their health and use the results to determine current areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.
Needs Assessment
Picking up trash at a local park, and buying local produce.
Environmental
The acronym for advocating.
I CARE. Identify. Create. Act. Relay. Evaluate.
The top 3 leading causes of death among adolescents aged 15-19 are accidents (unintentional injuries), homicide and:
Suicide