Mental Health General
False: Mental illness is caused by a number of factors including biological factors, stressful or traumatic life events, and long-lasting health conditions such as heart disease or cancer.
Name 2 mental health disorders (Besides anxiety and depression)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Eating Disorders
Disruptive behavior and dissocial disorders
Personality Disorders, etc.
Taking time to do things you enjoy and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, it can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions and improve physical health.
What is self-care?
True or false: All stres is bad
False:
Good stress can be motivating when it is short-term and manageable
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
What are coping skills?
What are some causes of stress?
Finances, family stressors, too little "down time", poor sleep schedule, lack of support, transition to new environment, etc.
A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life?
What is depression?
How do you cope with your emotions?
(Any answer is valid)
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person - common in the world of mental health.
Stigma can make people feel alone, embarrassed, ashamed, and often prevents them from seeking treatment when they need it. One way to reduce stigma about mental illness is to use people first language. For example: avoid saying "mentally ill people" and instead say "people experiencing a mental illness".
List 3 coping skills
Listen to music, talk to someone, go for a walk, etc.
True or False: About 1 in 5 US adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
True
Impulsively buying things and staying up for days is commonly associated with this:
What is mania or bipolar?
True or false: Being isolated from others is healthy.
False.
Loneliness has been found to raise levels of stress, impede sleep and in turn harm the body. Loneliness can also develop depression or other mental health disorders.
True or False: Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like heart disease, stroke and cancer.
True
Name 2 unhealthy ways of coping with your emotions?
Substance use, emotional eating, self-harm, isolation, impulsive or risky behaviors, etc.
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.
A person with this diagnosis has a hard time focusing, sitting still and finishing things.
What is ADHD?
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
Eating healthy food, having a daily routine, exercising, taking medication every day, asking for help when you need it, setting goals, keeping doctor's appointments, practicing healthy coping skills, etc.
Listening before speaking, fully listening to what others are saying, not interrupting, calmly communicating ideas, etc.
Examples of effective communication
What is a common technique that you can use to calm down when you are upset that requires catching your breaths?
What is deep breathing?
A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support.
What is a support system?
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual's mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD affects about 9 million U.S adults. A common myth is that PTSD is only experienced by individuals who have been involved in military combat. The truth is, any individual who experiences a life-threatening or traumatic event can develop PTSD.
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as.?
Gratitude
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror is an example of this: May include rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, dizziness, and an overwhelming sense of impending doom or loss of control.
What is a panic attack?
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Strategy
A technique where you find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.