Sleep & Mental Health
This lifestyle habit helps your brain process emotions and reduce stress.
What is sleep? Explain futher
This chemical released during exercise is linked to feeling happy.
Endorphins. Why do you feel happy while exercising?
This type of food group gives long-lasting energy and helps with concentration.
whole grains / complex carbohydrates
Provide examples
Spending too much time on social media can increase this feeling.
comparison / low self-esteem / anxiety
How do you prevent this?
Sleeping less than this number of hours regularly can increase anxiety and irritability.
Why?
Regular physical activity can help reduce this common mental health issue.
Stress. Why do you relax when exercising?
Drinking enough of this helps prevent fatigue and headaches.
Water. Why is it important to drink it?
Turning off notifications can help reduce this mental health issue.
Do you like sound notifications or silent ones? Why?
This hormone is released during sleep and helps regulate mood.
Melatonin. What do you know about it?
This type of exercise focuses on breathing and flexibility and can reduce anxiety.
Yoga. What are your thoughts about this activity?
Too much of this can increase anxiety and disturb sleep.
Caffeine/Coffee
Why is it harmful? Do you drink it?
This habit involves taking breaks from screens for mental health.
Digital detox. Do you apply it?
Using your phone before bed can negatively affect this part of your sleep cycle. Sleep cycle.
Why is it important to have a routine when it comes to sleep cycles?
Exercising outdoors can improve mental health because of this natural factor.
sunlight / fresh air / nature
Why do you think these factors are important?
This mineral is linked to relaxation and can help with sleep.
Magnesium.
Where can you find it? (foods)
Using screens late at night can affect this hormone.
Melatonin. Why do you think it's affected by screen time?
Name one mental health problem that can be worsened by poor sleep.
anxiety / depression / stress
Explain further
Explain one emotional benefit of regular exercise.
improved mood / better self-esteem / less anxiety
Name one way eating habits can affect your mood.
low energy / irritability / better focus
Give one positive way technology can support mental health.
meditation apps / online therapy / fitness apps