School Based Clinic

Hello! Introduce self & clinic Answering questions = prizes! Raise hands/One mic. We will be talking with our neighbors

What does “health” mean to you? Turn to the person next to you and share your definition!

There are many different areas in which you can be healthy, such as: PhysicalSpiritual (peace) EmotionalOccupational SocialIntellectual

What makes us healthy or unhealthy? Share out!

Being healthy means having healthy habits. If you eat vegetables today, that’s great, but to be healthy, you need to be in the habit of eating vegetables every day. If you eat a Snickers bar today, that’s alright, but it would be unhealthy if you were in the habit of eating them every day.

Habits learned actions that are triggered automatically when we encounter the situation in which we’ve repeatedly done those actions Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” If you’re not getting the results you want, make a new habit!

How much can we control about our health? Do you think we can control a lot about our health, or is it mostly beyond our control? Talk to your neighbor. Give me a fist pump if you think you can control a lot, and a shrug if you think you can’t control most of your health. There’s a lot we can’t control every day, so when we can make choices, it’s that much more important to be choosing healthy habits.

Why are building healthy habits important? Habits you form now will stick with you More than 80% of adult smokers start before age 18. Quitting now is easier than quitting later Your choices are already impacting your life: Healthier lifestyle → more energy, better grades, & less stress & anxiety Setting health goals → confidence & sense of acheivement Your choices will keep affecting your life – for better or worse! Smoking, lack of exercise, & improper nutrition can impair bone growth in young women Chronic illness

Healthy habits the Clinic recommends Eat healthy breakfast! Eat more fruits and vegetables! Don’t drink sweetened beverages! Limit screen time! Increase physical activity! Get enough sleep! Share your feelings! Don’t smoke or be around smoke! Don’t drink alcohol! Practice safer sex! Wash your hands before eating!

Ok, that’s great and all, but how do I do that? Set goals to form new habits!

What’s one habit that you want to make a healthy one? Share out! Eating well (we all eat, so we can all relate) What are your current habits? How often do you eat unhealthy foods? How often do you eat healthy foods? How balanced is your diet? What triggers your habits? When do you eat unhealthy foods? (Time, place, mood, environment, company…) When do you eat healthy foods?

Forming new habits Habits are easier to make than break. Figure out your triggers and make a new habit instead. How long does it take to form a new habit? 21 days? Everyone’s on their own time line, and it will take patience and continued effort, possibly for a long time.

Decide what habit you want to form. Figure out what triggers the habit you want to replace, and create a new habit for that trigger. If you eat candy when you’re watching TV with your best friend, start making smoothies when you watch TV with your best friend instead. Let it be something that’s rewarding to you. Notice how you feel, and what gets in the way.

SMART Goals

Let’s take these habits, & make them SMART goals Eat healthy breakfast! Eat more fruits and vegetables! Don’t drink sweetened beverages! Limit screen time! Increase physical activity! Get enough sleep! Share your feelings! Don’t smoke or be around smoke! Don’t drink alcohol! Practice safer sex! Wash your hands before eating!

Make your own SMART goal!

Overcoming setbacks You will mess up and face struggles, and that’s ok! Think about what you want to achieve and why it’s important to you Share your goal with others & find some encouragement! Believe in your ability to reach the goal SMART goals (make sure that it’s attainable) Find new habits that are both healthy and rewarding/enjoyable. Plan for struggles & what you can do when they happen When you feel yourself thinking negatively about your progress, use the word “but” and point out positive aspects. “I stink at saying ‘no’ to soda – but – if I keep replacing it with smoothies, I can probably improve.” Keep a log of your progress

How the clinic can help you with setting healthy habits Who we are! Nurse Practitioner– Counselors– Health Educators– Medical Assistant– Dietitian– Where we are! Room: How to access us! Need parent/guardian consent if under 18 Minor Consent Free & don’t need insurance Come down and make an appointment!

THUG & Teen Council Want to learn more about health? Eat free food? Meet new people? Earn service hours? THUG Every Thursday after school Peer educators Teen Council Every other Wednesday downtown 4:30—6:30 Make our clinics better for you

Contact the clinic Visit the clinic in Room We’re open every day during school hours, and can make appointments before or after school if needed Call the clinic

Questions? Thank you! Come visit the clinic!