Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
At least 30 minutes a day
What is the appropriate schedule a teen should have for seeing a doctor?
Every year for physical exams/check ups. And whenever you are ill with symptoms (eg, fever, nausea, cough) that continue.
True of False: It is safe to share personal information on social media platforms?
False. Why?
Name 2 positive coping skills
Exercise, talking with counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, yoga/meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing, (there's many more)
What is the condition of not being able to sleep called?
Insomnia
Which chemical is released in our brains when we exercise: Serotonin, Adrenaline, Endorphins?
Both Adrenaline and Endorphins are released during exercise
What is the mental health Vocab word meaning "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back' ? Either Persistence, Resilience, Stubborness
Resilience
What percentage of teens connect over social media rather than face to face?
up to 70%
Name 2 negative or maladaptive coping skills
negative: over-eating/under-eating, over-sleeping, starting fights with others, lack of hygiene, denying the problem/procrastinating (there's many more)
What is something you can do to fall asleep?
Your answer
What is the basic definition of exercise?
Anything activity that requires body movement and expends energy
Any phrase from your wrist band
What age do most kids start using social media?
By 12 years of age
What is the mental health term for "creating a different way of looking at a situation/ person/ or relationship by changing its meaning?" Either: Review, Reframing, Redoing.
Reframing
How many hours of restful sleep per night do teens need?
8-10 hours
What percentage of teens DO NOT exercise regularly?
Up to 80% of teens do not exercise as regularly as they should (at least 30 minutes daily)
True or false: Mental Health conditions only develop from genetics (passed on from parents)?
False: Many factors contribute to the development of a mental health condition, including life experiences, health factors, and family history.
What percentage of teens share their social media username with random people in hopes of getting more friends?
About 60%
What are some positive mental health effects that occur when we practice Gratitude (Thankfulness)?
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
What health conditions can cause insomnia?
Anxiety/worry and Depression/extreme sadness are the most common
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Exercise is a powerful depression fighter, as it promotes all kinds of positive changes in the brain, including new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. Finally, exercise can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression.
What is the motto counselors have used during Mental Health Awareness Month?
Be Kind to your Mind
Name a good habit to have when using social media?
Limit personal information, do not engage with negativity, etc.
What is the term for "viewing the world with a glass half-full point of view?" Either Pessimism, Optimism, Negativity
Optimistic
How long before going to sleep should a person turn off electronic devices to sleep better?
1-2 hours