Mental Health
This affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. these conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
Mental Health
True of false: is all stress bad
False: some stress can be motivating and is natural
having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight disease, lose weight, and stay happy
vitamin d
Name 2 healthy coping skills
where can you go for support during a crisis
school, hospital, 911
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False
The body's response to what it perceives as demanding, challenging, or dangerous
Stress
Most adults need this many hours of sleep at night
6-8 hours
what are 2 things that can promote positive mental health
exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems...
True of false: you need to know exactly what you are going to say and how you're going to say it before talking to a counselor
False: counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you and you can open up to them at your own pace
a sudden overpowering fright response or a feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this
panic attack
Influence of friends, or members of peer group to think, believe or behave in a certain way-can be positive or negative
What are the consequences of not getting enough sleep
lack of concentration, impatience, and lack of motivation
coping strategy or stress management.
this female superstar, who is married to a prominent rapper, record producer and entrepreneur, has suffered from depression
beyonce
Name three things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may be having a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, believe them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them, tell someone if it is serious...?
the use of repeated aggressive, threating or coercive behaviors to dominate or intimidate another student
bullying
how many cups of water per day should an 18 year old drink
8
a stress management strategy that involves the transmission of vocal or instrumental sound
listening to music
where can you go to receive free counseling support
Student U, school counselor, online resources
What is anxiety?
It is a feeling of worry, unease, or nervousness that many people have when they feel stressed out
Positive thoughts trigger a stronger _____ system
immune
what have you learned today that can improve your daily life?
all group members answer
true of false: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health
false: medication can be helpful, therapy (art, talk, music) can be effective, as well as exercise and healthy lifestyle