Healthy mind & body
True/False
Diet Soda is a healthy drink.
Name 3 symptoms of depression
lack of interest, weight change/change in appetite, feelings of intense sadness or other negative emotions, sleep disturbances, Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things, Tiredness and lack of energy, Frequent or recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts or suicide, Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements, Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame, etc.
What is self compassion?
Self compassion is treating yourself kindly, respectfully, and gracefully, as you would treat a good friend. It often involves self kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness.
true or false:
The goal statement "I want to lose weight" is a SMART goal.
False. This goal is not specific, measurable, or timely.
Which vitamin can you get from being exposed to the sun AND from food intake?
Double points if you can name why this vitamin is beneficial to mental health.
Vitamin D
Studies show that vitamin D deficiency (lack of) can increase depressive symptoms. Vitamin D can be used to help treat depressive symptoms, and can enhance mood.
Name 2 healthy coping skills.
Name 1 unhealthy coping skill.
Instructor will determine if the answer is correct.
What type of communicator lacks eye contact, avoids problems/ conflict, speaks softly, is afraid to speak up, and agrees with others despite personal feelings?
Hint: its either passive, aggressive, or assertive.
Passive
What does the A stand for in SMART goal?
Attainable
What's the recommended amount of physical exercise per day? (in minutes)
30-60 mins.
What are coping skills you can use in public?
Instructor will determine if answer is correct
"Do what I say, or there will be consequences!"
Is an example of what style of communication?
Aggressive communication
How long does it take to reach a goal?
TRICK QUESTION!
It depends on the goal and the person. It may take a month to lose 5 pounds, 6 months to find & move into an apartment, several years to get a college degree.
Name 3 symptoms of dehydration.
fatigue, tension, muscle soreness, headaches, dizziness, dry lips and eyes, dark urine, feeling thirsty, urinating little and fewer than 4 times a day, confusion, poor mood.....
And many more
This is a type of therapy that is designed to help you change thought patters.
You would have learned this in Anxiety class.
DBT.
(Definition from the web: Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy tries to identify and change negative thinking patterns and pushes for positive behavioral changes.)
Give some examples of different ways people practice mindfulness.
Instructor will determine answer.
Name 3 pros and 3 cons to change.
Pros: Learning to Deal with Adversity.Overcoming Challenges. Self-Esteem and Confidence. Promotes Personal Growth.Become More Flexible and Adaptable to New Situations. New Opportunities. Change is Progress. Coming out of comfort zone. Less fear of trying new things, etc.
Cons: change is difficult, out of our comfort zone, can be exhausting, when we change we may lose people who aren't changing with us. etc.
Name 3 vitamins OR minerals that are beneficial for mental health that you learned about in Food for your Mood.
Vitamin C, D, E, B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc
What is mindreading?
When we assume we know what someone else is thinking. You think we know what people are thinking/ feeling and why they act the way that they do.
Example: "They saw me trip and all. The must think I'm a klutz."
Why do people who have low self esteem struggle to be assertive?
They are afraid of what others think of them, they are too shy to speak up, they lack the confidence to stand up for self, they value themselves less than they value others....etc
Name all five acronyms of SMART
Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, timely.