Mental Health Symptoms
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating.
What is Anxiety
This is the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
Name three things that you can do to help a friend who thinks that they may have a mental health problem.
What is encourage them to seek help, listen to them, help them make appointment, if it is threatening their health or someone else talk to someone else.
Long term use of these legal substances can lead to changes in your brain that affect your memory and concentration, impulse control and emotions, mood and personality.
What is alcohol
In Canada ______ people will be affected by mental illness during their lifetime.
a) 450,000
b) 500,000
c) 2.3 million
d) 9.1 million
What is d/ 9.1 million
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying.
What are Panic Attacks.
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
What is Deep Breathing
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method for mental health problems.
What is False. Medication can be helpful, but therapy and counselling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
What type of harmful liquid gases are emitted through a Vape.
What is aerosols
On average there are ______ suicides per year in Canada.
a) 400
b)4,000
c) 800
d) 2,000
What is b/ 4,000
This is one of the most diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood. Its symptoms can include problems focusing, restlessness, impulsiveness, hyperactivity and forgetfulness. Although this disorder is commonly diagnosed in youth it can continue to impact you into adulthood.
What is ADHD
This is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental well-being.
What is Yoga
Name four things that can weaken your mental health.
Lack of sleep, poor diet, bullying/harassments, family violence/trauma, drug/alcohol use.
This combination of mental and physical effects occur when someone is using drugs that have a high potential for dependency and they suddenly stop. In some instances these symptoms can cause death.
What are withdrawals.
Bonus 50 points if you can name 4 withdrawal signs.
Schizophrenia is a serious mental condition that can be caused by which of the following:
a) Genetics
b) Stress
c) Stimulant Drugs
d) All of the above
What is d/ all of the above
What is a common and chronic disorder in which a person has uncontrollable reoccurring thoughts and behaviors that they feel the urge to repeat over and over.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Taking your mind off the problem by doing something else like listening to music or reading for awhile, is this type of coping skill.
What is distraction.
What are 2 things that can promote positive mental health?
What is exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy....
This category of drugs causes dizziness and kills brain cells.
What is inhalants.
The amount of Canadian deaths linked to substance abuse annually is :
a) 800
b) 25,000
c) 47,000
d) 4,000
What is c/ 47,000
What is the age range of people most commonly affected by mental health issues?
What is Teens/ young adults aged 15 - 24
People suffering from depression tend to _______, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase_____.
What is isolate and increase socialization
What does the term Holistic Health refer too?
A multidimensional aspect of wellness. Including physical, spiritual, mental and emotional aspects.
Ephedrine, drain cleaner, battery acid and antifreeze are common ingredients in manufacture of this stimulant. Using this drug can cause brain damage and mental illness.
What is Methamphetamine.
ADHD is usually first diagnosed in:
a) infancy
b)childhood
c) adulthood
d) old age
What is b /Childhood