Mental Health Basics
Mental health considered part of overall health rather than a separate issue because:
Because it affects behavior, emotions, and physical health?
Which condition is most associated with excessive worry and fear?
Anxiety
What other kind of health can mental health affect?
Physical Health
What are three ways you can reach out to get support?
Friends, Therapists, Counselors, Family, etc
What relaxation techniques can help ground your thoughts and reduce anxiety.
Meditation or yoga
Name 3 symptom commonly linked to depression.
What is low mood, low energy, or loss of interest?
What kind of relaxation techniques can help ground your thoughts and reduce anxiety.
Meditation and yoga
Many mental health conditions begin during what phase of life?
Adolescence/ Younger Years
The name of the negative attitude or misunderstanding surrounding mental health.
Stigma
This mental health condition can affect mood, energy, and motivation.
Depression
Working out and moving your body releases what chemical?
Endorphins
What is the ratio of adults who experience mental health annually?
1 in 5 aduls
These brain chemicals help regulate mood, motivation, and emotions, playing a major role in mental health.
Neurotransmitters
Many mental health conditions are most treatable when identified __.
Early
This biological process allows the brain to process emotions and reset stress hormones, making it essential for mental and physical health.
Sleep!
This part of the brain is involved in decision-making, impulse control, and emotional regulation, and continues developing during adolescence.
The prefrontal cortex?