Physical Health
Name one benefit from drinking a healthy amount of water (Name two or more).
Lubricates joints, regulates body temperature, forms saliva and mucus, boosts skin health, cushions the brain and spinal cord, flushes out body waste, prevents kidney damage, helps boost performance during exercise and encourages weight loss in the body.
Any physical activity including hiking, biking, etc.
Does everyone have anxiety
Yes sometimes
Who has a huge impact on your mental health
The people you surround yourself with
If a kid at school asks me to play, what should I do?
I should answer. I could say yes, I could say no thanks.
What should you always include in your diet for every meal?
Fruits and vegetables.
How many hours of sleep should you get?
10-11hours
What is a trauma
Anything that you consider too overwhelming without enough support to understand or cope with. This could be abuse, parent separation, tornado, etc.
Doing what can have a long term effect on the brain
Drugs and alcohol
What is a good way make a friend happy while playing?
Share
Take Turns
Play something you both like
What is the recommended amount of water one should drink daily?
1/2 a gallon of water a day.
Is deodorant an option fellas?
No. That's mandatory.
When is anxiety something that may require therapy?
Anxiety that starts to impact daily functioning. Such as trouble sleeping, not getting work done cause of worries, etc.
What mental health issues can drugs and alcohol have on the brain (two or more)
bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety
What can you do when you have strong feelings?
talk about them or use a calming skill
How may days/months does it take for a new activity to become a habit?
66 days/2 months
Eating junk food has a direct reflection on what?
Your energy and alertness.
What is psychotherapy
the practice of spending time with a trained professional
What can help process a trauma?
Talking about it, sometimes with close family and sometimes with a therapist.
What could I do to make more friends if I want them?
I could ask other students or neighbors my age questions about things they like
When is it best to eat and when is it worst to eat.
You should eat based on when you are hungry. It is worst to eat when you are not hungry, to eat more after you are full, or to eat after 10 pm (or 2 hours or less before bed)
If I can't sleep do I need medication?
Not necessarily. I can try other things first before trying medication.
What is autism?
When someone is diagnosed meeting all necessary criteria. Including sensory processing concerns, sometimes speech delays, social cue restrictions, repetitive behaviors.
How do know if you need therapy?
If a behavior or emotion is impacting your relationships, school work, or physical health
How can I be a good friend if my friend is doing something that is not appropriate or is hurtful?
Tell them no.
Tell a trusted adult what happened.