Health Literacy & Mindset
True or False: Protective factors increase your chance of disease, injury, or decline in health.
What is False? (Protective factors decrease risks and support health)
This term describes the overall way you feel about yourself.
What is self-esteem?
Re-phrase this accusatory "You" statement into a healthy "I" statement: "You never include me."
"I feel left out when I'm not invited to join in, and I would like to play with you" (I will accept any answer that focuses on personal feelings, actions, and needs without placing blame)
During a soccer game, Alex gets called for a foul he didn't commit and thinks, "The referee likes the other team better." Is this a HELPFUL or UNHELPFUL thought?
What is an unhelpful thought?
Eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water belong to this specific aspect of overall health.
What is physical health?
False or misleading information about health, regardless of its source or intention.
What is misinformation?
The specific phone number used to contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline.
What is 988?
Name TWO healthy, assertive strategies you can use to resist peer pressure.
What are any two of: Saying how you feel, saying NO in a firm voice, suggesting something else to do, or preparing to walk away if necessary?
Among exercise, talking to a trusted adult, using recreational drugs, and seeking professional help, this is the MOST dangerous way to deal with stress.
What is using recreational drugs?
This is the specific stage of sleep where dreaming typically occurs.
What is REM sleep (Stage 4)?
The skill you use when using learned knowledge to choose a nutritious after-school snack.
What is decision-making?
The skill of recognizing which emotions you feel and understanding why you feel them.
What is emotional awareness?
Name TWO social health habits that help build positive relationships with family or peers.
What are spending quality time with family/friends and practicing open communication with others?
Clue: Identify whether these two conflict strategies are HELPFUL or UNHELPFUL: (1) Asking for solutions from both parties, (2) Staying in a toxic relationship.
What are (1) Helpful and (2) Unhelpful?
This sleep disorder is characterized by having persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep.
What is insomnia?
The ability to shift your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a healthy way.
What is self-management?
The ability to keep a positive outlook and focus on the good aspects of a situation.
What is optimism?
Out of a social media post selling vitamins, a pamphlet from the CDC, a health textbook, and a doctor's handout, this source is the LEAST reliable.
What is a social media post selling vitamins?
During a tough game, Alex thinks, "Coach and I will take a look at the game tapes later." Is this a HELPFUL or UNHELPFUL thought?
What is a helpful thought?
This sleep disorder causes sudden, uncontrollable "sleep attacks" at various times during the day.
What is narcolepsy?
"I'm not good at drawing yet, but I can improve with practice" is a statement that reflects this type of mindset.
What is a growth mindset?
Name TWO characteristics or behaviors shown by someone who possesses emotional intelligence.
What are any two of: Controlling negative emotions, having empathy, showing resilience, or showing gratitude?
Name THREE effective strategies you can use to resist pressure from peers.
What are any three of: Saying how you feel, saying NO in a firm voice, suggesting something else to do, and preparing to walk away if necessary?
Name THREE specific steps or strategies used to successfully resolve a conflict between two people.
What are any three of: Identifying the cause of the conflict, asking for solutions from both parties, identifying solutions both can support, agreeing on a solution, carrying out the solution?
Taking a nap at this time of day is most likely to disrupt your regular nighttime sleep-wake schedule.
What is napping after dinner?