Mental Health
Consequences of negative Stress
What are headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, depression, memory disturbances
The definition when a person becomes dependent on a substance
what is addiction
Mental Health issues are rare
Myth, 1 in 5 adolescents between ages 15-24 report a mental health disorder. Substance abuse, learning disability.
true or false admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself
False admitting you are having problems is often very difficult to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
This is a secondary emotion that often results from underlying feelings of loss or fear.
What is anger
A warning sign of suicide
What is all of a sudden happy again, fascination with death, distinct change in appearance
The name of the government agency which must approve all drugs before they can be sold
What is the FDA
People with Mental illness will not get better
Myth. Once mental illness is diagnosed, it is treatable. While it is not usually cured, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving tx.
Name two people/places you can talk to or go to if you are having a hard time or think you may have a mental health problem
Answer: CTC, Doctor Nurse, Psych tech, clinician, friends even a decent C/O
These all can be physiological responses to anger
Rapid heart beat, turning red, muscle tension, sweating, rapid breathing
This type of disorder is characterized by having periods of highs and lows also known as "manic depression"
What is Bipolar Disorder
Give an example of physiological dependence, when the substance is taken away
What is vomiting, nose bleeds, headaches, muscle pain, irritability.
Mental Disorders are a result of personal weakness
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not personal weakness but genetics, severe and prolonged stress, or other environmental influences and brain chemistry.
True or False, medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
false: Medication can be helpful, and sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counseling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all your options.
People teasing you, getting in a fight with a friend or family, losing at something can all be a ____ to anger.
What is a trigger
People with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt and extreme sadness which continue for long periods of time
What is depression
The classification of drugs that alcohol belongs to
If someone in your family has mental illness your are more likely to develop one as well
Fact: though you may not necessarily develop a mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk,so if you start to experience symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important to a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require tx.
True or False, you need to know exactly what you are going to say and how you are going to say it before you talk to a counselor
False counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, you can open up at a pace that is comfortable for you. Sometimes it helps to write things down before the session. This also helps organize and put things in perspective.
Going for a walk, talking or writing to someone, thinking about a happier time and taking deep breaths are examples of this.
what are coping strategies or anger management skills
The age people start to show signs of schizophrenia
what is late teens through early 20's
Two long term effects of using Marijuana
What is mental disorders, depression, cancer
Males attempt suicide more often than females
Myth. Females attempt suicide 4 times more often, however males have a higher percentage rate of death because men tend to use more violent methods
True or False, it is the responsibility of my clinician to make me feel better and fix my problems.
Your clinician or counselor is there to guide you as you make changes learn to cope with mental illness. The outcome of tx often depends on the amount of effort and willingness to participate in tx.
Loss of a job, disciplinary action, Loss of friendship or relationships can be an example of this
what are examples of consequences or problems that uncontrolled anger can lead to.