TRUE OR FALSE
Physical health and mental health are NOT deeply intertwined
FALSE
They are deeply intertwined and influence each other greatly!
Long term illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are example of what type of illness
Chronic Illness
TRUE OR FALSE;
Individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
TRUE
What one action can increase blood flow to the brain and enhance alertness
Chewing gum
What is insomnia?
A SLEEP DISORDER WHERE YOU HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP, STAYING ASLEEP, OR WAKING TOO EARLY
You have more than 650 muscles in the body
TRUE
SPLIT INTO 3 CATEGORIES;
SMOOTH, SKELETAL, AND CARDIAC
Showering, exercise, healthy eating, and engaging in hobbies are examples of what
Self-care
TRUE OR FALSE;
80% of adults have chronic pain and significant depression and anxiety
FALSE
40% OF THOSE WITH CHRONIC PAIN HAVE BOTH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Positive attitudes are linked to what
BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES
*PHYSICAL AND MENTAL*
A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression
BIPOLAR 1 AND 2
Coffee can improve your mood and reduce depression
TRUE
What group of disorders is associated with increased risks of infectious diseases, respiratory problems, and weight problems
MOOD DISORDERS
Having chronic physical conditions and mental illness leads to what
A REDUCED LIFE EXPECTANCY
This is the most active tissue in the body
WHAT ARE BONES
These are essential for providing the body with energy
CARBOHYDRATES
BROKEN DOWN INTO GLUCOSE AND THEN CELLS, TISSUES, AND ORGANS USE IT FOR ENERGY
Your heart beats an average of 200,000 times per day
FALSE
YOUR HEART BEATS AROUND 100,000 TIMES PER DAY / 3 BILLION IN A LIFETIME
75-150 Minutes of this per week can help improve both physical and mental health
WHAT IS EXERCISE
This can reduce the risk of depression by up to 30%
EXERCISE
Are you taller in the morning, during the day, or at night?
IN THE MORNING WHEN YOU WAKE
ABOUT 1 CM TALLER DUE TO THE CARTILAGE NOT BEING COMPRESSED YET
What are 6 essential nutrients for giving us energy and improving physical and mental health
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
Over 60% of physicians in the US are female
FALSE
THEY ARE MALE
Technique used to calm the body and mind by being in the present moment
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
TRUE OR FALSE:
Mental health diagnosis can trigger or worsen substance abuse
TRUE
There are ____ (#) species of bacteria growing in your belly button
67 DIFFERENT SPECIES OF BACTERIA
Chronic stress is associated with mental health disorders and can lead to _____ and impact the _____ ______
INFLAMMATION
IMMUNE SYSTEM