Exercise
What is the recommended amount of exercise you should do a day?
30 minutes
True of False: Depression disorder is for people who are "sad or upset?"
False- It doesn’t depend on personality, age, or how “strong” someone is. Even people who seem cheerful or successful can be struggling inside.
How many teens (out of 5) feel unloved?
1 in 5 or 20%
What is the recommended amount (from 1 to 10 hours) of sleep for teens?
8-10 hours
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
What is the mental health Vocab word meaning "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back' ?"
Resilience
What percentage of teens will struggle of depression before they reach adulthood?
Over 20%
Name 3 positive and 3 negative coping skills (open-ended)
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)
How many teens in the US (out of 20) are diagnosed with anxiety?
1 in 20 teens are diagnosed with Anxiety.
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolating, Avoidant, Ignoring
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 is the condition of not being able to sleep called? (HINT- There's a cookie place downtown Arlington named this)
Insomnia
What is the ratio (out of 10) for how many teens do NOT exercise regularly?
9/10 teens do not exercise as regularly as they should
True or false: Mental Health conditions develop from genetics only?
False-It doesn’t depend on personality, age, or how “strong” someone is. Even people who seem cheerful or successful can be struggling inside.
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.
What causes insomnia?
Anxiety, depression, stress, screen time, etc.
Why is exercise important for mental health? (Multiple choices allowed)
1. Releases endorphins
2. Reduces stress
3. Improves mood
4. Enhances Sleep Quality
5. Improves Cognitive Function
How many million (from 1 to 50) of Americans are diagnosed with a Mental health condition?
43 million ( as of 2018 yearly census)
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic
What does REM stand for? (HINT- the "E'' stands for "eye")
Rapid Eye Movement