Mental Health Facts
THE MONTH OF MENTAL HEALTH.
WHAT IS MAY?
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
This Star Wars actor has spoken openly about living with bipolar disorder.
WHO IS CARRIE FISHER?
The telephone number in Canada and the United States is used to reach emergency medical, fire, and police services.
WHAT IS 911?
The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
WHAT IS SUICIDE?
The most common mental health concern in the U.S.
WHAT IS ANXIETY?
A lifelong mental health condition with episodes of high energy (mania or hypomania) and low mood (depression).
WHAT IS BIPOLAR?
This famous Olympian has spoken openly about her struggles with ADHD.
Who is Simone Biles?
A voluntary, work-based benefit program that offers free, confidential assessments, short-term counseling, and referrals to employees facing personal or work-related problems.
WHAT IS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(EAP)?
An emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, crime, or natural disaster.
WHAT IS TRAUMA?
THE COLOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS.
WHAT IS LIME GREEN?
A racing heart, sweating, difficulty concentrating, and emotional symptoms such as excessive worry and irritability.
WHAT IS ANXIETY?
THIS CELEBRITY CREATED THE Born This Way Foundation to support youth mental health.
WHO IS LADY GAGA?
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national, 3-digit dialing code.
WHAT IS 988?
Someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period OF TIME and often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do.
WHAT IS BULLY?
Competence, confidence, character, connection, and caring.
WHAT ARE THE 5C’S OF MENTAL HEALTH?
A severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often leading to hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
WHAT IS SCHIZOPHRENIA?
A popular show caused controversy regarding its depiction of suicide. AIRED ON NETFLIX.
What is 13 Reasons Why?
You can always call to speak to someone and find local assistance, locate long-term mental health resources, talk through a problem, or explore mental health treatment options. UNITED WAY.
WHAT IS 211?
Do not cure mental illness, but help manage symptoms. Common categories include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics.
WHAT IS MEDICATION?
THE YEAR Mental Health Awareness Month was established.
WHAT IS 1949?
A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, leading to severe anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional distress.
WHAT IS POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER(PTSD)?
In The Dynamics of Creation, the world’s greatest artistic genius’s mental illness is discussed.
WHO IS MICHELANGELO?
A TEAM THAT delivers support services to Bureau employees and their immediate family members. PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT, ADVISE, AND IS A FRIENDLY FACE IN YOUR INSTITUTION.
WHAT IS CORRECTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM (CST)?
Involve working with a trained mental health professional to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to improve well-being.
WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY (TALK THERAPY)?