This country/continent was the birthplace of
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID.
What is Australia
100
This ratio of people will experience a mental illness in any given year.
What is 1 in 5
100
This is the observable evidence that someone may need help or be struggling with mental health symptoms.
What are Signs
100
Skills that one used to help deal with uncomfortable emotions and feeling are called these.
What are coping skills
100
Spending time with friends or family can be helpful. Someone who spends too much time withdrawn from others is engaging in _____.
What is isolation
200
This acronym used in MHFA is also the name of the Koala Bear mascot of the program
What is A.L.G.E.E.
200
This is the most common type of mental disorder in the United States.
What is anxiety disorder
200
These are the internal physical and emotional feelings related to a mental health disorder.
What are Symptoms
200
This self-soothing technique is useful when trying to address racing heart rate when anxious.
What is controlled breathing
200
Organizations like AA, AL-ANON, and NAMI host these, where people come together to talk about their mental illness.
What are support groups
300
The "L" in the ALGEE acronym stands for this.
What is Listen nonjudgementally
300
This percentage of people utilize mental health services in a given year.
What is 41%
300
This is low for individuals who self-injure.
What is Distress Tolerance
300
Being sure to get plenty of this, can be an effective way to handle daily stress
What is sleep
300
This is the final step in A.L.G.E.E.
What is Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
400
One barrier that people with a mental health disorder might experience, is this _____; which refers to the negative opinion that others might have about their disorder.
What is Stigma
400
Many people delay seeking treatment once they discover that they are experiencing mental health related symptoms. This is the median number of years they delay seeking help.
What is 10 years
400
Wearing long sleeved-clothing in hot weather might be this.
What is a warning sign of self-injury
400
Doing this can be a reliable coping skill for stress. Maybe try biking, walking, or yoga
What is exercise or physical activity
400
When supporting a friend or loved-one who has self injury behavior, it is important to help them to be present in the moment using this skill.
What is mindfulness
500
This term refers to awareness of people from lots of different backgrounds understanding that there are ways to help when someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
What is Community Capacity
500
Up to this percentage of individuals with mental disorders can be treated with a variety of therapies and support.
What is 90%
500
Contrary to popular opinion, deliberate self-injury isn't always a sign that one has intent to complete this
What is Suicide
500
Giving yourself a pep talk or recognizing your own strength on a daily basis.
What is self-affirmation
500
Understanding some of the motivations for self injury can be key in offering support to a friend or loved-one. This type of active listening skill is demonstrating that you understand that they are struggling.