Behavioral Health
This is the recommended number of hours of sleep for kids your age
What is 8-10 hours per day
True or False - All stress is bad for you
False
True or False - Only people with a diagnosed mental illness need therapy
False
How much you value, respect, and feel confident in yourself is called your s--- e-----
What is Self Esteem
What local organization supports victims of domestic violence?
What is Umbrella
Name three emotional/mental health benefits of regular exercise
Possible answers: decreased depression, decreased anxiety, improved mood, stress release, better sleep, sharper thinking
True or False - When stress is not addressed, it can have harmful effects on your physical and mental health
True
Demi Lovato, Mary Kate Olsen, and Taylor Swift have all overcome this mental illness related to food
What is an Eating Disorder
Name three possible effects that bullying or harassment can have on a person
Possible Answers: Decreased self-esteem, depression, anxiety, loneliness, school avoidance, suicide
This person guides you to talk about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to make positive changes in your life
Who is a Therapist, mental health counselor, clinician
True or False - Mental Health is just as important as physical health in a person's overall wellbeing
True
What are three healthy coping strategies for dealing with stress
Possible Answers: Talking about it, Exercising, Journaling, Engaging in fun activities, Listening to Music, Connecting with others
This mental health disorder manifests with feelings of intense sadness, lack of energy, and loss of interest in activities
What is Depression
This style of communication requires a person to clearly state their wishes, while also respecting the needs of others
What is Assertive Communication
Calm, CalmHarm, MoodPath, Pacifica, Stop Breathe & Think, and Happify are examples of what?
What are Mental Health-Related Apps
Expressing good things from your day/life is called ______ and can have a positive effect on your mental health
What is Gratitude
What is an example of an "alternative" way of dealing with stress, anxiety, and/or depression
Possible answers: Meditation, Yoga, Tai Chi, Qugong (chi gong)
A person with this mental health disorder has a hard time focusing and sitting still, making it hard to finish things
What is ADHD
Name three qualities of a healthy relationship
Possible Answers: Trust, respect, honesty, open communication, empathy, support, personal boundaries, compromise
The ability to adapt and recover from disappointment, difficulty, and crisis is called ...
What is Resilience
Focusing your awareness on the present moment while acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations is called ___
What is Mindfulness
Name three physical and/or mental signs of stress
Possible answers: Headaches, Muscle Aches, Digestive Issues, Racing Heart, Weakened Immune System, Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
A pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions) is called
What is OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
Name three indicators of an unhealthy relationship
Possible Answers: Control, threatening, intimidation, disrespect, dishonesty, violence
Name four things that can help kids to cope with the challenges they face
Possible Answers: Having a trusted adult to talk to, having coping and problem-solving skills, emotional self-regulation, social support, engagement in school and community