Physical Self Care
What physical exercise reduces cortisol (stress hormone) the most?
(walking, running, swimming, etc.)
Swimming
True or False: Some feelings are not OK.
FALSE! (all feelings are ok!)
True or False
Social self-care is a requirement for physical and mental health
True
It is key to sustainable happiness and well-being. It improves mental health and emotional health. It keeps you active thereby improving physical health.
True or False
Intellectual self-care means you have to be "book smart".
FALSE
Taking care of your brain doesn't have anything to do with your intelligence!
What was YouTube originally invented for?
A dating website!!
The National Sleep Foundation recommends ___ hours of sleep each night. (Young Adults/Adults)
7-9 hours
True or False:
Mental health issues are a result of personality weakness or character flaws, and people can "snap out of it" if they try hard enough.
False
True or False
You should not feel bad for taking time for yourself.
True
There must be a healthy balance with social interaction and "me time".
How can you challenge your intellectual wellness?
Try solving word puzzles, crosswords, deductive reasoning puzzles, trying a new hobby, learning a new skill, reading a new topic, asking harder questions
What is the only part on a human body that can not heal itself?
Teeth
Define physical self-care
Physical self-care involves practices that benefit the health of your body.
Define emotional self-care
Emotional self-care involves practices that bring awareness to your feelings and needs
Define social self-care
Social self-care involves having a supportive network or community of people to rely on for guidance and support.
Define intellectual self-care
is a type of self-care that involves activities that stimulate the mind, expand knowledge, and engage in creative and critical thinking.
What animal can hold their breath longer than a dolphin?
A Sloth
Every 10 minutes dolphins need to come up for air, but sloths can hold their breath for 40 minutes.
Why is it so important to tend to your oral hygiene?
To prevent gum disease, heart disease/stroke, respiratory illness, diabetes, dementia, cancer, and arthritis
People with mental health conditions are violent.
False
Most people with mental health conditions are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of a violent crime than the general population. You probably know someone with a mental health condition and don't even realize it, because many people with mental health conditions are highly active and productive members of our communities.
True or False
Going to the park alone can help you improve your social self- care.
False.
You're not socializing with others.
Why is it important to have Intellectual Wellness?
It improves overall life quality, with benefits extending to emotional intelligence and relationship resilience
What is the first toy to be advertised to tv?
Mr. Potato Head
What happens if we do not get the recommended amount of sleep?
Not getting enough sleep results in memory retention, emotional regulation, immune function, and general health. Also, the toxic proteins build up in our brain over time.
What is 1 example of something that can impact your emotional health?
High levels of stress, conflict, lack of access to trusted individuals, community violence
What is 1 example of something that can impact your relational/social health?
Social isolation, conflict
What are 2 way to improve your Intellectual Wellness?
Study Skills, Time Management, Remove Objectivity, or Critical Thinking
How many calories does your brain burn by itself?
400-500 each day