Mental Health
What is mental health?
Having a sense of balance in all aspects of life to prevent mental strain.
You should eat fruits and vegetables because?
They have fiber to help your digestive system, they contain many vitamins, and minerals to keep you healthy.
The average teen uses their phone for an average of 5-7 hours a day. True or False?
True
The definition of respect is?
To have admiration for someone because of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Muscles are heavier than fat; true or false?
True
Who can suffer from mental health troubles?
Everyone, and anyone can suffer from mental health troubles.
Which typically has less sugar? Vanilla Yogurt or Vanilla Ice cream?
Vanilla yogurt
How many hours of physical activity should teens age 14-18 be getting daily?
30 minutes to an hour daily.
List 3 signs you are in a healthy relationship.
You feel respected, you can be honest, you feel supported, you feel trusted, etc.
List 2 reasons high schools students tend to be the largest student group struggling with healthy living?
Stress, Social standards, pressure to achieve and fit in.
If you are struggling with a mental health illness what are your options?
There are a number of ways:
Open up to someone you trust, consult a professional Councillor, reevaluate parts of your life and see if there are problems you can eliminate.
What is a balanced diet?
A diet that contains your suggested servings of all main food groups, so it is a sufficient food source for your body.
What is the definition of physical fitness?
The bodies ability to perform physical tasks without exerting itself to an extreme amount.
What percent of high school student in Canada have reported to struggle with the relationships they have with their peers?
Many people in Canada suffer from Diabetes, what can you do to ensure someone you know with diabetes is living a healthy lifestyle?
Learn how to operate their insulin systems, learn how to check their blood sugar, monitor their eating.
List 3 types of mental illness people can suffer from.
Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anorexia, Bulimia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Canada's Food Guide suggests that Teens age 14-18 should consume how many servings of Vegetables, and Fruits everyday?
Anywhere between 7-8 servings of 1/2 a cup or more per serving.
What percentage of Adults age 19-50 say they record their fitness habits in some way to help them improve their health?
About 56%
High school students in Canada have reported that in their romantic relationships they struggle mostly with?
Students reported they struggle most with trust in their romantic relationships
How can vegans get their recommended source of protein?
Through many nut products, and high intakes of gourd type vegetables.
Many people struggle with social phobia's, what is the definition of a social phobia?
An excessive fear of social or performance situations.
How can obesity be harmful to our bodies?
Can effect our bone, muscle, and general body structure, effects blood flow, hugely effects today's mental health.
List 5 benefits the brain receives during physical activity.
Promotes brain cell repair, improves memory, lengthens attention span, boosts decision making skills, and promotes growth of new blood vessels and nerve cells.
The number one cause for divorce in Canada currently is what? And what are the leading causes?
Main cause: lack of interest in fixing the leading problems
Leading problems: lack of trust, lack of communication, grew apart.
How can you tell someone is suffering from a mental health illness?
It can be hard to tell but some easy signs are their mood, their willingness to participate, their body language, etc.