T or F. The limbic system is more sensitive when you’re a teen, making you feel more self conscious.
True
What percentage of adults in the US experience a mental illness each year?
18.5% or about 1 in 5
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What is Laugh Out Loud?
How many in 5 teens live with a mental health condition?
1 or 20%
What’s May’s awareness month about?
Mental health
What age does your brain stop developing?
25 years old
Reflection corner, mindful moment!!!
Pick a friend and do this together: take a deep breath in for 3 seconds and slowly exhale for 4 seconds
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What is Oh My God or Goodness?
What percentage of teens are affected by anxiety?
About 32%
What's a "mantra"?
A phrase that’s repeated over and over to help you feel more focused
Thinking about and showing gratitude helps your brain decrease what?
Feelings of depression and sadness
What percentage of adults in addiction treatment started using drugs by 14?
Over half
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What is Direct Messages?
Teens who use weed before the age of 18 are how many more times likely to become addicted to it?
3 times
What do Chris Evans aka Captain America and singer-actress Zendaya have in common?
They both have had an anxiety issue
What part of your brain is responsible for your emotions, motivation, and behavior?
Limbic system
What percentage of adults in addiction treatment started using drugs by 18?
92%
What does “CBT” stand for?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Reflection corner, mindful moment!
Take a deep breath in for 3 seconds and slowly exhale for 4 seconds
Name two benefits of taking a deep breath.
Slowing heart rate, stabilize blood pressure, lower blood pressure, helps body to relax
Reflection corner! Name 3 things and/or people you’re grateful for
What percentage of teens with ADHD will outgrow the difficulties of it by their 20s?
50%
For this week’s mental health challenge, what is “P.I.F” short for?
Pay it forward
Teens who spend more than 10 hours a week on social media reported feeling how much less happy than those who spent less time?
56%
Reflection corner!
What’s a bad habit you have and how can you do that less?