Myth or Fact
A mental health condition is a sign of weakness
Myth: A mental health condition has nothing to do with being weak or lacking willpower. It is not a condition people choose to have or not have.
What is stress?
Stress is the body's natural reaction to any change that requires a response. This could be an emotional, physical, or mental response. Stress is also a normal part of life.
What is self-care?
Self-care is putting your needs first and caring for yourself
Half of all mental health disorders begin before what age?
14
Mental illness and poor mental health are the same thing
False
It's obvious when someone has a mental illness
Myth: Mental illness is largely invisible, especially when someone is managing their symptoms with the support of a health-care provider.
What are the three main types of responses to stress?
Fight, Flight, Freeze
What are the four areas of balance according to the medicine wheel?
Physcial, emotional, spiritual, mental
__ in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness
1
Everyone has mental health
True: Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, but everyone has mental health.
You don't need to take care of your mental health if you don't have a mental illness
Myth: It is always important to take care of your mental health.
avoid danger and gives us a boost of adrenaline to solve problems.
What is mental health and wellness?
Affects how we think, feel and act and help us determine how we can handle stress
50
Self-esteem does not play a part in your motivation or success throughout life
False
Mental illness can affect anyone
Fact: Mental illness does not discriminate based on gender, socioeconomic status, or age.
What are some things that can help with anxiety? (List 2)
What is mindfulness?
Being in the present, being aware of our thoughts and feelings in the moment, brings us to the present
In Canada 1 out of __ children recieve appropriate mental health services
5
You should not talk about your mental illness
False: The more you talk about what you go through and your experience with your mental illness, the more educated others around you are. You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t, but if you want to let people know what you go through, speak up and share your experiences
Mental illnesses aren't real illnesses
Myth: Mental illnesses create distress, don’t go away on their own, and are real health problems with effective treatments. When someone breaks their arm, we wouldn’t expect them to just “get over it.” Nor would we blame them if they needed a cast, sling, or other help in their daily life while they recovered.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling, a survival instinct, and a natural response to stressful situations. it can also be fear or worry about what is about to come or what has happened.
What is assertiveness?
The ability to express your thoughts, beliefs and opinions
5
Young people does experince mental health problems
False:
Young people and adults both experience mental health problems. Many issues can start from a very young age.