MYTH
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
This "Poker Face" singer struggles with PTSD.
Who is Lady Gaga? She spoke openly in December 2016 about her struggles with post traumatic stress disorder. Gaga admitted in a 2014 interview that she is the victim of a rape that happened when she was 19 years old. “My own trauma in my life has helped me to understand the trauma of others,” she says.
Cleaning Day
What is the last Friday of the month?
Consequences of negative stress
What are headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. Repetitive stress is also the cause of anxiety, depression, memory disturbances?
Another word for pager.
What is a beeper?
Mental disorders are a consequence of personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
This Tiny Dancer singer has an uphill battle struggle with substance abuse and bulimia.
Who is Elton John?
Wednesday psychiatrist
Who is Dr. Smith?
Who is most likely to get a mental illness?
Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of intelligence, social class, or income level
Planet between Mercury and Earth
What is Venus?
Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
Myth. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful.
This actress, also known as, Princess Leia in the Star Wars trilogy, struggled with substance abuse and bipolar disorder
Who is Carrie Fisher?
Friday psychiatrist
Who is Dr. Zito?
Societal prejudice that can prevent people in need from speaking up or asking for help.
This contributes to feelings of shame and guilt and prevents people from seeking help.
What is stigma?
Famous Leonardo Da Vinci portrait painting, to be known as the most visited painting and worth US$100 million.
What is the Mona Lisa painting?
Mental health problems are uncommon.
Myth. In fact, nearly 1 out of every 5 Americans will have a diagnosable mental disorder within their lifetimes, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
The boy who made Harry Potter a household name at the age of ten has been struggling with OCD since he was five.
Daniel Radcliffe decided to seek help when his anxiety prevented him from turning off a light for five minutes.” Even at such a young age, Radcliffe knew something had to be done.
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Who is Felicia?
What keeps people from asking for help?
They don’t want to burden others with their problems
Fear of being judged or stigmatized
They don’t feel their problem is serious enough
This male sea animal gives birth instead of his female partner.
What is a seahorse?
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
An American swimmer, who has won a record-breaking 19 Olympic medals during his swimming career. He also lives with attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Mission statement of organization.
What is Moving Lives Forward?
A disorder characterized by severe, unstable mood swings, impulsivity and instability, poor self-image and stormy relationships
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
The total number of NFL teams. (National Football League)
What is 32?