Mental Health
Name 2 places students can go for help when struggling with Mental Health
Friends, teacher, counselor, Kids Help Phone
Name 2 types of anxiety
generalized anxiety (most common), panic attacks, social anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder
True or False:a cockroach's brain is in its body.
True. If a cockroaches head it cut off its body will continue to move and go about its daily life. It will eventually die as it no longer has a mouth to eat with.
True of False: All stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction you body has to certain events. It can sometimes give you an extra push.
cyber-bullying
What is the most common mental health concern in teens?
Anxiety
List 3 Healthy Coping Skills
listening to music, talking to someone, going for a walk, using a fidget, take deep breaths, take a nap, exercise, etc.
What animal's head has to be upside down for them to eat?
Flamingo. Flamingos use the bristles at the top of its beak to filter out the mud and water that gets suck with the actual food. It has to eat upside down otherwise it would be unable to filter the food out properly.
Name 2 consequences of not getting enough sleep
lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated, distracted, sleepy, anxiety, etc.
How does social media affect your physical health?
distracts us from taking care of ourselves. The addiction to social media takes away from physical activity and sleep. It can also create neck and shoulder muscle tightness and pain.
This common mental health illness affects 13% of teens and has characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interests in hobbies or activities.
Depression
Name 3 physical symptoms of anxiety
rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, headaches, restlessness, troubles sleeping, etc.
What animal has 360 degree visual range?
Frogs. The eyes on a frog are positioned in such a way that at any given moment they can see everything around them, including behind them. Frogs also sleep with both of their eyes open.
Positive thinkers have a stronger __________ system.
immune system
A study found that feelings of ____________ increase with increased use of social media such as Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram.
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health concerns.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming and managing mental illness.
Name 3 internal symptoms of anxiety
racing thoughts, negative thought patterns, perfectionism, constant worrying, overgeneralizing, all-or-nothing thinking, etc.
What animal sleeps up to 22 hours a day.
A Koala Bear. They sleep between 18-22 hours a day. Their diets require a lot of energy to digest, which is why they've got to nap so much.
Name 3 things you can do to help with schoolwork stress?
ask for help, make a schedule to complete work, organize your bookbag/folders, create a specific work space to complete work, turn off social media, complete school work right after school, etc.
Studies indicate that getting "likes" and "notifications" on your phone can trigger the release of ___________, a feel good hormone. This lends itself to social media addiction.
dopamine. Dopamine (known as the reward chemical release) can also be gamed by eating good food, celebrating a win, getting enough sleep, completing tasks, etc.
What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?
talk with them, check in with them, spend time wtih them, tell a teacher/counselor/social worker, stand up to bullying when you see it, provide resources, etc.
Those diagnosed with an anxiety disorder also often suffer from this?
depression
How fast can deer run?
Deer can run up to 35 mph. Reindeer can run up to 50 mph.
This is the most popular, but not always necessarily followed, form of self-care for teens.
Sleep. Students should be getting 7-9 hours a sleep a night.
This social media platform is the worst for teenage mental health