Mental Health 101 Jeopardy

Relationship between mental health and physical health

100

True or False. Mental health and physical health effect each other.

True

200

Physical impacts of signs of stress

irregular appetite, poor sleeping habits, increases heart rate, weight changes, outbursts, changes in skin, hair loss, tiredness, etc. 

300

What are three things that can cause lack of sleep?

Using electronics, hunger, lack of routine, anxiety, stress, etc. 

400

How can an irregular sleep schedule negatively impact a child's mental health?

Irritability, lack of concentration, anxiety, lethargy, and depression. 

500

Not eating frequent enough balanced meals can cause what types of behaviors?

Irritability, poor decision making, inability to concentrate, tantrums, outbursts and pain attacks. 

Coping Skills

100

True or False: Research shows that structure and daily routines are important for children and teens mental health.  

 TRUE

200

Exercising releases "feel good" chemicals in our body that can improve our mood.

True

300

Name 3 things you can do to help yourself or a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.

Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to their appointment etc.  If it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice.

400

Name a benefit of having healthy coping skills.

Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.

500

Paying attention to the present moment without judgment is also called what? 

Mindfulness