MYTH OR FACT
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
TREATMENT
GETTING HELP
RANDOM STATS
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Mental Health Issues are rare.
What is Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability.
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This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
What is Bi-Polar Disorder
100
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
What is FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
100
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you don't have any advice to give them?
What is Yes. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. You are not a professional (or maybe you are, who knows), and you can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.
100
This percent of youth ages 13-18 live with a mental health condition
What is 20% . 11% of youth have a mood disorder 10% of youth have a behavior or conduct disorder 8% of youth have an anxiety disorder
200
People with mental illnesses will not get better.
What is Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
200
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
What is feelings of despair and hopelessness, feeling detached from life and those around you, continued fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason, inability to concentrate or make decisions, thoughts of suicide, changes in eating or sleeping patterns, persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets, Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
200
Name 3 places/people you can go to on-campus to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
What is Counseling Center, Your Adviser, and your friends
200
True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
What is False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
200
Nearly __ million adults experience mental illness in a given year.
What is 44
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Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
What is Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
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This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of assault and people in the military.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
300
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
What is False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
300
True/ False- If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.
What is False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
300
Nearly __% of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year
What is 60
400
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
What is Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
400
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack"
What is Panic Attack / Anxiety Attack
400
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
What is False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
400
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
What is isten to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appointments/ help them make appointments, show them that you care, if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice
400
Fill in the blanks: 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age __ and 75% by age __.
What is 14 & 24
500
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
What is Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
500
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
What is direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/
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Where is the Student Counseling Center located?
What is Student Counseling Center University Center, Room 310
500
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
What is They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available Facts: Your friends (and your don) will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help/ need to talk. They are your friends (and your don) for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! don't be afraid to talk about it!
500
1 in every __ adults in America experience a mental illness.
What is 5
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