Protective Factors in Health Worksheet
Explore protective factors that contribute to overall health and well-being at a Grade 8 level.
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Protective Factors in Health
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the different factors that protect your health and well-being.
1. Which of the following is considered a protective factor for mental health?
Social isolation
Strong family relationships
Lack of sleep
Excessive screen time
2. What is a key protective factor against substance abuse?
Peer pressure
Poor academic performance
Positive coping skills
Lack of parental supervision
3. Having a strong sense of can help protect individuals from negative influences.
4. Regular physical is a protective factor for both physical and mental health.
5. Engaging in risky behaviors is considered a protective factor for health.
True
False
6. Access to quality education can be a protective factor.
True
False
7. Describe two ways in which a supportive community can act as a protective factor for individuals' health.
8. Explain how setting personal goals and working towards them can be a protective factor for overall well-being.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Developing strong helps individuals bounce back from challenges.
10. Effective with family and friends strengthens relationships, which are protective factors.
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