Mental Health and the Brain
The average age that one's brain is fully developed.
What is mid-twenties?
This simple exercise that involves standing up, moving your legs and going outside. It can positively change your mood and your child's mood for the better.
What is walking or walking outdoors?
This helps create stability in the morning and night.
What is routine?
1:5
What is the number of women who experience symptoms of postpartum depression?
Third leading cause of death in kids 10-14 and second leading cause of death in 15-34 year-olds (Medina, 2018).
What is suicide?
The age when most teens begin experiencing a mental health disorder. (Hint: around 9th grade)
What is age 14?
This exercise has been shown to reduce depression and anxiety symptoms and improve brain health. It has also been shown to work as well as anti-depressants in reducing depression symptoms. Hint: faster than walking.
What is running?
This meal helps you start your day off strong.
What is breakfast?
What are risk factors for postpartum depression?
This gender attempts suicide more often.
What are females?
This gender is more at risk for experiencing schizophrenia and anti-social behavior.
What are males?
Joining these types of school sponsored extra-curricular activities are an easy way to make friends while also getting exercise and improving mental health.
What are school sports?
This is the amount of sleep teenagers should try to get each night.
What is 8-10 hours?
This mental health disorder can start anytime within the first year of giving birth.
What is postpartum depression or anxiety.
...Can also experience depression prenatally, during pregnancy or when your child is a toddler...
Speak to a trusted adult, seek medical care ASAP, start therapy, begin doctor approved anti-depressants, remove triggers, exercise, create a healthy self-care routine, etc.
What are some things you can do if you feel like harming yourself?
This gender is more at risk for experiencing panic disorder and depression.
What are females?
Getting your heart pumping and increasing blood flow to the brain by doing this particular type of exercise has been shown to decrease depression in teens and improve their grades in school.
What is aerobics?
Activities that help you relax and cope with stress
What is self-care?
Delays in language development and problems learning in babies; behavior issues; difficulty dealing with stress or change.
What are possible impacts of the mother's postpartum on their babies?
911
What is the number to call if your loved one is at immediate risk of hurting themselves?
Call 911 or go with them to the nearest emergency room right away!
This is an excellent parenting skill that allows your babies to know they will be loved and cared for by you. This is something that needs to be worked at daily and involves a lot of positive stimulation for your baby. This helps your baby develop a healthy brain and also helps lower the risk of PPD (postpartum depression).
What is bonding and attachment?
BONUS: Name as many activities that move your body and your child's body as much as you can.
Any movement counts!
Reading, playing, writing, drawing, coloring, deep breathing, having a bath or shower, blowing bubbles, walking, laughing with friends, therapy, and exercise.
What are examples of self-care?
Therapy, medication, bonding with baby, exercise.
What are some treatments for PPD and anxiety?
What are warning signs of suicide?