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Anxiety
Suicide
Sleep Trouble
Unhealthy Relationships
The Brain
100
What are some symptoms of anxiety?
tense muscles, stomach aches, sweaty palms, nervous energy, heart racing, long term symptoms may include depression
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True or False: If a person is thinking about killing him or herself, he or she really wants to die.
False. Most suicidal people do not want death; they want the pain to stop.
100
Is it a good idea to keep your cell on and close to you all night?
NO! People texting you could wake you up at night, not to mention the possible damage long term exposure to cell phone radiation might cause.
100
Does an abusive relationship always include physical abuse?
No! Actually, it is more likely that they are many other types of abuse occurring before it gets physical.
100
Are habits easy to break?
NO! Habits are the result of "brain training." If you spend 5 years in a "bad habit" it could take at least 5 years to break the habit or re-train your brain.
200
What is the definition of anxiety? (from Chris Davis)
Focusing on past mistakes or future worries instead of living in the present.
200
Is suicide a leading cause of death for teens?
Yes. It is the 3rd leading cause of death for teens aged 15-24. and the 4th leading cause of death for children between the ages of 10 and 14.
200
Not enough sleep can have a negative impact on:
Your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems
200
If a friend is the victim of an abusive relationship, should you retaliate by beating up the abuser?
NO! Using violence to stop violence does not work! Most likely the abuser will take it out on the victim and the situation will escalate.
200
What is the relationship between the body and the mind?
So connected that your mind can make things seem real to your body
300
What is a self-check in?
Asking yourself: How am I feeling right now? Noticing your reactions--am I really mad at this person or about something else.
300
Who should you talk to if you or a friend is considering suicide?
a trusted adult teacher parent counselor call the help line
300
What percentage of teens get enough sleep?
Less than 10%
300
How can you identify an "unhealthy relationship"?
There is an imbalance in the relationship: one person has power or control over the other.
300
At what age does the brain stop growing?
Women: late 20s Men: early 30s
400
What is "stop thought"?
When you are having negative thoughts or you can't stop thinking about something that is bothering you, say "STOP" to yourself. You could also repeat a mantra like 1,1,1,1 or any thing else that literally stops the thought.
400
How can you help someone who might be considering suicide?
Talk to them about it! Listen to them and straight up ask them: are you thinking about suicide? Let them know you care and that they are not alone.
400
How much sleep do teens need?
9 or more hours and 8-10 hours are both acceptable answers.
400
How can you help someone who might be in an unhealthy relationship?
Help them to see what is happening, tell them you are concerned, be there for them, listen to them, get help from a trusted adult, believe them
400
Why is it risky to rely on unhealthy methods (drugs, alcohol) to relieve anxiety as a teen?
It becomes a HABIT that is difficult to break. You are training your brain to need that unhealthy method.
500
What should you do to relieve anxiety?
Use your senses to "get present" -smell something relaxing/pleasing -listen to relaxing/pleasing sounds -visualize or look at a picture of a happy place -squeeze a stress ball
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What are some warning signs that someone might be considering suicide?
Depression, talking, writing or drawing about hurting or killing self, changes in routine or drastic mood changes, substance abuse, giving away possessions, obtaining means (pills, gun, etc)
500
What can you do to get more/better sleep?
Develop a good sleep routine: go to bed and get up at a consistent time (no naps!), reduce caffeine and "unplug" from electronics after a certain time.
500
How can you tell if something your partner says is "over the line" or the relationship is becoming abusive?
If you can talk about it, you're ok. If you are afraid to talk about it or it provokes a fight, you might be in an unhealthy relationship.
500
What does psychosomatic mean?
a physical symptom as a result of an emotion