Mental Health Conditions
What condition is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
What is Depression
Which of these is a common risk factor for mental health disorders?
a. poor nutrition
b. smoking
c. childhood trauma
d. watching tv
c. childhood trauma (also known as ACES - adverse childhood experiences)
What is a common symptom of depression?
What is low energy, loss of interest, low self-esteem, changes in sleeping and eating, feelings of worthlessness/hopelessness, etc.
Who is one person you can talk to in school about your mental health?
What is a member of the guidance team or trusted adult.
What is the most common mental health illness for teens?
What is anxiety disorders (some estimates are up to 30% of teens in the U.S.)
What disorder involves extreme changes in mood and functioning, between high energy and low energy?
What is Bipolar Disorder
What is a biological factor that can contribute to mental illness?
a. living in a crowded city
b. lack of education
c. family history of mental illness
d. watching violent media
What is c. family history of mental illness
What is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?
What is excessive worrying, inability to control worrying, inability to relax, restlessness, irritability, fatigue, etc.
What are three positive coping skills?
What is talking to someone, listening to music, journaling, taking a walk, exercising, drawing, etc.
What are the two dangers of teens using social media?
What is sleep disruption, reduced productivity, exposure to inappropriate material, unrealistic standards, body image issues, cyber-bullying, rumors, anxiety, depression, etc.
What condition is marked by prolonged feelings of worry, fear, and stress, often WITHOUT being triggered by a specific event?
What is anxiety
a. living near a park
b. strong friendships
c. poverty and unemployment
d. access to healthcare
What is c. poverty and unemployment
What is a symptom of PTSD?
What is intrusive memories (flashbacks), avoidance of people/places/things that remind you of traumatic event, negative changes in thinking/mood, irritability, being startles easily, difficulty sleeping, etc.
What are three negative coping skills?
What is using substances, isolating, self-harm, risky behavior, over sleeping, over eating, getting in a fight, etc.
What's the name of the chemicals in the body that trigger emotional changes/mood swings, that are more prevelant during teenage years?
What is hormones
What mental health disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive and difficult to control behaviors?
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Which is a protective factor which helps prevent mental illness?
a. social isolation
b. low self-esteem
c. at least one supportive adult relationship
d. multiple ACES
What is c. one supportive adult relationship
What is a common symptom of a manic episode (in bipolar disorder)?
What is having excessive energy, not needing sleep, increased impulsivity/risk taking, rapid speech, grandiosity (god-complex), euphoric feelings (feeling extremely happy/good)
What is one coping skill to use when experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, or stress-related symptoms?
What is deep breathing, meditation, mindfulness, grounding activities, etc.
Many teens may experience "co-occurring disorders" what does that mean and what is a common example?
What is two mental health disorders that are happening at the same time. Common examples include, depression and anxiety, depression and substance use disorder, ADHD and anxiety.
What mental health disorder is characterized by reliving traumatic events, experiencing flashbacks, and changes in mood and functioning?
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Which of the following is NOT a protective factor?
a. regular exercise
b. irregular sleep schedule / inadequate sleep
c. involvement in a community (club, church, team, etc.)
d. high self-esteem
What is b. irregular sleep schedule / inadequate sleep
What is a common symptom of OCD?
What is persistent and unwanted thoughts (known as obsessions) which are often about safety, health, and symmetry/order, and repetitive behaviors or mental acts, which often include cleaning, washing, checking, arranging, or mental rituals, like counting
What is the difference between negative and positive coping skills?
What is negative coping skills do not have a good impact on our overall lives and can lead to negative consequences, where as positive coping skills have a positive or neutral impact.
What is the three digit number that all teens can call if they are experiencing a mental health disorder, having thoughts of hurting themselves, or wanting to die?
What is 988