Mental Health Stigma
Mental health problems will affect 1 in this many people during their lifetime.
1 in 3.
This is the most common mental illness among teens.
anxiety
True of False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems?
False: Medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
Most teens need this many hours of sleep a night
8-10 hours
What is a mental health disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood and loss of interest in activities?
Depression
What percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it?
90%
What is Depression?
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc.
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated.
What is a period of intense fear or apprehension that is of sudden onset and relatively brief duration, and includes sweating tinging sensations, etc.
Panic Attack
Mental health conditions are as common as this color of eyes.
Brown eyes.
This is a brain disorder common in teens and can be managed with medication.
ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
True or False: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body is responding to in certain events. It can sometimes give us an extra push. When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes.
How long should teens excercise per day?
about 1 hour a day
Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning, repeated checking, extreme hoarding, aversion to particular numbers, etc.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience this feeling.
Shame, hesitation to get help, not good enough, loneliness.
Bulimia, and anorexia, are examples of this group of mental illnesses that affects 5% of teens.
Eating disorders.
A Person who is physically sick goes to see a doctor; a person who is mentally sick goes to see a _____?
Therapist or Counselor
When you take control of your thoughts and actions, you are" _____-______"
Self-actualized
PTSD, panic, and OCD are all part of what category of disorders?
Anxiety
This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health.
60%
What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?
Be a friend, talk with them, tell a professional or counselor, stand up to bullying when you see it, be open about your own struggles, provide resources.
According to numerous studies, positive thinking can help you have a stronger____ system.
Immune
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps with overall mental health, mood, and maintain general health.
Vitamin D
Symptoms of this disorder include thoughts or experiences that are out of touch with reality, disorganized speech, or behavior, and decreased participation in activities.
Schizophrenia