Exercise
What is exercise?
Moving your body on purpose to stay healthy or fit is called this.
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:
This word describes listening carefully to someone and showing you understand how they feel.
Empathy
True or False: teens who exercise regularly are less likely to develop this mental health challenge.
True
What is the mental health Vocab word meaning "the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, the ability to 'bounce back' ?"
Resilience
This social skill helps you say no when friends push you to do something you’re uncomfortable with.
Setting boundaries
Name 3 positive 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)
What is the hormone that increases in the evening and helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle.
Melatonin
Even a short walk outside during a stressful day can help reduce this feeling.
stress/anxiety/tension
True or false: Mental Health conditions develop from genetics only?
False
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolating
This term describes pretending everything is fine and ignoring real problems or feelings.
toxic positivity
Activities like dancing, running, or punching a bag can help you release these safely instead of bottling them up.
Frustration/anger/negative emotions
Talking to a counselor, therapist, or trusted adult is an example of doing this for your mental health.
Seeking help/asking for support
What percentage of teens will struggle of depression before they reach adulthood?
Over 20%
This positive emotion helps you notice and appreciate good things in your life.
gratitude
What causes insomnia?
Anxiety and depression are the most common
Going outside for just 5–10 minutes of activity can boost this mood-related chemical in your brain.
Dopamine
How many teens have an anxiety disorder or experience anxiety symptoms in the United States?
About 1 in 5 teens
Comparing your real life to the “highlight reels” you see online can negatively affect this.
Self-esteem
What is the vocabulary word for "viewing the world with a glass half full point of view?"
Optimistic