Hand Hygiene
How many seconds should we wash our hands for? Hint: The equivalent of the song we sing on your birthday.
At least 20 seconds! (The length of the happy birthday song.)
What is the definition of hygiene?
Actions you take to prevent disease and maintain a healthy life.
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
How can good personal hygiene impact your mental health?
Improve your self-esteem, make you more confident, help prevent an increase in anxiety and depression, help establish routine, etc.
Name at least two healthy oral hygiene habits.
Brushing twice a day, flossing, using mouth wash, going to the dentist twice a year, using a water pick, etc.
Name three negative effects of smoking cigarettes.
Smoking cigarettes raises your blood pressure, reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, causes mucus to build up in the lungs, can cause cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, gum disease, bad breath,etc.
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, or after touching anything dirty you should do this.
Wash your hands with soap.
Why is it important to wear clean clothes every day?
To prevent odors and spread of bacteria
Makes you feel more confident and good about yourself
Coping with a mental health issue may impact your ability to keep up with what?
Personal hygiene or ADLs (activities of daily living).
Other than your teeth, what is an important part of your mouth to brush?
Tongue
What is one major thing you should avoid with your nails and why?
You should avoid biting your nails because there could be a lot of bacteria and germs underneath the nails. Biting your nails spreads the bacteria from under your nails to your mouth and can make you sick.
This practice is the first line of defense against the spread of disease and illness.
What is handwashing?
True of False? You can wear your socks more than once in a week before washing them?
False! Socks should be washed after one wear.
Name one way you can keep track of your hygiene.
Habit tracker, setting alarms/reminders, writing notes for yourself, write down a schedule.
How often should you switch out your tooth brush?
Every 3-4 months or after you are sick.
If anyone needs a tooth brush, ask Morgan!
Not getting enough of this can increase your risk for depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.
This may be used to prevent the spread of germs when soap and water are not available.
What is hand sanitizer?
What type of hygiene is regularly washing parts of the body and hair with soap and water, grooming nails, facial cleanliness, and covering coughs/sneezes?
What is the recommended hours of sleep each night?
8-10 hours.
What does brushing your teeth prevent?
Cavities and bad breath.
If you don't drink enough of this, you might feel tired, sluggish, or lightheaded.
Water
Aside from handwashing, what are at least two other techniques or things we can do that help curb the spread of infection and disease?
Practice good personal hygiene habits such as showering, grooming, cutting your nails, brushing your teeth, covering your sneeze/cough, etc.
Getting vaccinated against infectious disease, using PPE (masks) when necessary.
Name one thing about your hygiene that you would like to improve?
List one
Name one way to prevent self-neglect.
Reducing isolation, attending program, establishing a hygiene routine, etc.
What is the proper way to store your toothbrush when it isn't being used?
Stored upright in a holder where it can stand and air dry. It is also important to keep your toothbrush away or covered to protect it from other bathroom germs!
Journaling, mindfulness, exercising, deep breathing, and listening to music are examples of what?
Coping Skills