Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
30-45 minutes
True of False: Depression disorder is for people who are "sad or upset?"
False: A depression diagnosis is made when at least five of the following symptoms occur nearly every day for at least two weeks:
Playing Music
Playing music creates an emotion that is the opposite of the one that you are struggling with.
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
A Towel
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
True or False: No thought or feeling is wrong itself, it is what we do with it is what really counts?
True
Mindfulness
Mindfulness achieve a state of alert, focused relaxation by deliberately paying attention to thoughts and sensations without judgment. This allows the mind to refocus on the present moment.
Name 2 positive and 2 negative coping skills
positive:
exercise, talking with therapist/counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing, ( there's many more)
negative:
substance use, isolating, self harm, " sleeping it off," overeating/ under-eating, starting fights with others, lack of hygiene, denying the problem/procrastinating (there's many more)
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
True or False: All stress is out of your control?
False
Exercise
Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal.
What is the mental health vocab word for "creating a different way of looking at a situation/ person/ or relationship by changing its meaning?"
Reframing
What goes around the world but stays in the corner?
A stamp
What types of exercises make you feel good when you do them?
Dancing, running, skipping, basketball, volleyball, etc.
True or false: Mental Health conditions develop from genetics only?
False: Many factors contribute to the development of a mental health condition, including life experiences (such as trauma or a history of abuse), biological factors, and family history of mental illness
Creating Artwork
It can help to boost confidence and make us feel more engaged and resilient. Besides these benefits, art engagement also alleviates anxiety, depression and stress
What are the positive mental health effects that occur when we practice Gratitude?
In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships.
I have holes in my top, bottom, left and right and in the middle but I can still hold water. What am I?
A sponge
Why is exercise important for mental health?
Studies show that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication—but without the side-effects, of course. As one example, a recent study done by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that running for 15 minutes a day or walking for an hour reduces the risk of major depression by 26%. In addition to relieving depression symptoms, research also shows that maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing.
Exercise is a powerful depression fighter for several reasons. Most importantly, it promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings of calm and well-being. It also releases endorphins, powerful chemicals in your brain that energize your spirits and make you feel good. Finally, exercise can also serve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression.
True or False: "Instant Fixes" for stress exist?
False
Talking to a person of support
A strong support system has many positive benefits, such as higher levels of well-being, better coping skills, and a longer and healthier life.
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic
If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you haven’t got me. What am I?
A secret