Let's Be Real...(myth or fact)
Children don't have mental health issues.
Myth. 13-20% of kids living in the U.S have mental health disorders.
The recommended number of hours of sleep for children ages 6-12 years
What is 9-12 hours?
True or 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.
This daytime talk show host and voice of animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression.
Ellen DeGeneres.
A child can manage a psychiatric disorder through willpower.
Myth. A disorder is not mild anxiety or a dip in mood. It is severe distress and dysfunction that can affect all areas of a child's life.
Avoiding this is one way to promote healthy sleep habits.
What is caffeine?
What is screen time before bed?
What are two things than can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for frustration or anger, getting enough sleep, eating healthy.
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school.
Michael Phelps.
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are genetics, severe and prolonged stress, environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
Name a way to promote a healthy bedtime routine.
What is bedtime calm and predictable?
What is positive affirmations?
What is write down stressors?
True or False: all stress is bad
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes be used as an extra push. When stress becomes to much to handle that might be an indication to start making positive mental health changes.
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of bipolar disorder which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and lows.
Beethoven
Children grow out of mental health problems.
Myth. Children are less likely to grow out of psychiatric disorders than they are to grow into more debilitating conditions. Most mental health problems left untreated in childhood become more difficult to treat in adulthood.
The number of high school students who do not get the recommended amount of sleep each night.
What is 3 out of 4.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks thy have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is more serious then tell someone else.
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression.
Beyonce
Mental health disorders in a child makes them more violent.
Myth. A child with a mental health disorder is no more violent than the child sitting next to them.
The number of hours teens should sleep each night.
What is 8-10 hours?
People who are addicted to their phones are more likely to be diagnosed with what?
Depression. Average person checks their phone 46 times, comparing yourself to others hurts your mental health, affects your sleep quality, it is addictive.
This singer, actress (and wizard of Waverly place hint hint) was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Selena Gomez