HEALTHY
HABITS
HABITS
Teenagers should generally aim for about this many hours of sleep each night.
8–10 hours
This word describes a person’s overall physical, mental, emotional and social health.
Wellbeing
Name ONE healthy way to manage stress.
Exercise, breathing, music, talking to someone, relaxation, sleep, organisation, etc.
Name ONE trusted adult a teenager could ask for help.
Parent/carer, teacher, counsellor, coach, relative, Student Services staff, etc.
What is balancing screen time with sleep, exercise, schoolwork and relationships known as.
Digital Wellbeing
Which is the largest planet in our Solar System?
Jupiter
These are the three main healthy habits we focused on in our unit.
Sleep, nutrition and movement/physical activity
True or False: Mental health is only important when someone has a mental illness.
False
Name ONE physical sign that someone might be stressed.
Fast heartbeat, headache, tense muscles, sweating, tiredness, upset stomach, etc.
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
False
Give ONE reason using your phone immediately before bed can affect wellbeing.
Can delay sleep, reduce sleep quality or encourage excessive scrolling
Where is the World's largest desert?
Antarctica
Name one way eating a healthy breakfast can help you at school.
Energy, concentration, mood or learning
Name ONE thing that can positively affect a teenager’s mood.
Sleep, exercise, healthy food, friendships, hobbies, relaxation, etc.
Slow breathing can help reduce stress because it does this to the body.
Helps calm the body / reduces the stress response
Give ONE reason a young person might be reluctant to ask for help.
Embarrassment, fear of judgement, not knowing who to ask, confidentiality worries, etc.
True or False: A health claim is reliable just because a famous influencer posted it.
False
Which animal is famous for having three hearts?
Octopus
Give one way regular physical activity can improve mental wellbeing.
Reduces stress, improves mood, helps sleep, increases energy or provides social connection
What is one key difference between having a bad day and having an ongoing wellbeing concern?
A bad day is temporary; an ongoing concern lasts longer and affects everyday life
You have homework, training and a test tomorrow. Name TWO healthy ways to manage the situation.
Plan tasks, prioritise, take breaks, ask for help, breathe, exercise, sleep, etc.
A friend has stopped doing things they normally enjoy and seems withdrawn. What is a good first step?
Check in, listen without judgement and encourage them to speak with a trusted adult/support service
Name TWO things you should check before trusting health information online.
Author, qualifications, evidence, sources, date, reputable organisation, purpose, etc.
About what percentage of the adult human body is water?
About 60%
A student sleeps 5 hours a night, skips breakfast and rarely exercises. Name TWO realistic changes they could make.
Any two: more sleep, eat breakfast, exercise more, improve routine, reduce late-night screen time, etc.
Why is good wellbeing about balance rather than being perfect all the time?
Healthy choices need to be realistic and sustainable; no one makes perfect choices all the time
Explain the difference between a healthy coping strategy and an unhealthy coping strategy.
Healthy coping manages stress without causing harm; unhealthy coping may create more problems or avoid the issue
Why is seeking help early usually better than waiting until a problem gets worse?
It can prevent the problem escalating and help someone access support earlier
Give ONE positive and ONE negative way social media can affect wellbeing.
Positive: connection/support/information.
Negative: comparison/cyberbullying/misinformation/sleep disruption/excessive use
What sport does Mr Heath play, who is his favourite team and bonus points if you can guess what position he plays.
i. Basketball
ii. San Antonio Spurs
iii. Power Forward