Stigma True or False
Anyone can go to therapy.
True, therapy can be beneficial for anyone, not just those with mental illness. While therapy is an essential tool for treating conditions such as depression and anxiety, many people find that it is also useful for navigating the daily stressors of life, including work and relationships.
Philosophers in ancient Rome believed that mental well-being depended on controlling emotions and achieving this state or mind.
inner balance or inner peace
This mindfulness practice helps you stay present and reduce overthinking
Meditation
what is the most common mental health disorder worldwide?
anxiety
When is our next meeting?
October 30th
Mental health is like physical health and needs to be cared for.
True, mental health can improve or worsen, just like physical health. Everyone has mental health, and taking care of it is important for all people.
before the development of modern psychiatry, many people with, mental illness were sent to these kinds of institutions, often with poor living conditions.
asylums
The goal of spreading awareness is to reduce this negative attitude toward mental illness
a stigma
what is the brain chemical linked to happiness and mood regulation?
serotonin
What does bc2m stand for?
Bring change to mind
A person with a mental health issue can never get better.
False, many people with mental health disorders can recover and feel better with help and support through treatment like medication and therapy.
In the 20th century, this movement emphasized the idea that people with mental illness deserved compassion, dignity, and a chance to live independently.
The human rights movement or the mental health reform.
journaling is a good example of what coping skill?
Reflection
what month is recognized in the U.S. as Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
What are the names of the Board?
Holland, Briana, Tolu, and Avika
triggers are big events that worsen mental health.
False, a trigger could be small everyday things and they could be external or internal.
in what era was mental illness seen as a punishment from God or a sign of demonic possession?
Medieval times
Name two physical symptoms someone might experience during an anxiety attack or panic attack.
Uneasy feeling, panic, or danger, unable to stay calm and still, cold, sweaty or tingling hands or feet, trouble breathing (both shortness of breath and breathing faster than normal), or increased heart rate.
What is the crisis number that connects callers to trained counselors 24/7?
988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.
what is our main goal?
To bring attention to our club and spread awareness about mental health by having fundraisers & events.
Mental health conditions can only be treated with therapy and medication.
False, while therapy and medication are helpful, recovery can also involve lifestyle changes, exercise, creative outlets, and community outlets, like a club... like bc2m...
In the 20th century, new medications allowed many people with severe mental illnesses to live outside large hospitals. This movement to treat people in communities is called what?
Deinstitutionalization
Name a type of breathing exercise or activity that can act as a coping skill when you get upset.
Deep breathing, box breathing, pursed lip breathing, 1-2-3-4-5 breathing, or 4-7-8 breathing
around 1 in how many people will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime?
1 in 4
Name one of the 4 gifs on the presentation
shrek, bibble, hamster, dog