At risk Individuals
What is the condition called when a new mother experiences feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that extend beyond the typical 'baby blues' after childbirth?
Postpartum depression (PPD): a serious mood disorder that can affect new parents after giving birth.
A mental illness that has persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest or ability to engage in activities one once enjoyed
Depression
I don’t work with the body, but I care for the soul,
I help you find balance when life takes its toll.
With questions and talks, I uncover the strain,
And guide you through stress, anxiety, and pain.
What am I?
Therapist/Psychiatrist
Some mental illnesses can improve with time
FACT:having a mental illness does not necessarily mean you have it for life. Some mental illnesses can be chronic and require ongoing management, others can experience significant improvements in their symptoms with proper treatment and support. It all depends on what mental illness you have.
This famous celebrity suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (reoccurring, unwanted thoughts and behaviors that are uncontrollable) and was best known for their role in the Titanic?
Leonardo DiCaprio
What is the most stigmatized mental illness?
Schizophrenia
This disorder, often confused with mood swings, is characterized by extreme shifts between mania and depression.
Bipolar Disorder
I help you put your feelings down,
I capture thoughts that roam,
You can spill your heart to me,
And turn your mind into your home.
What am I?
Journaling
Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective measures for mental illness.
Mental health conditions are as common as this color of eyes?
Brown
This is the most common mental illness in young adults
Anxiety/depression
This mental illness is one that disrupts a person's thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and behavior, often causing them to experience reality abnormally. This can be exhibited by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and reduced emotional expression
Schizophrenia
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.
Deep breathing
Violence is often associated with mental illness
Myth: people with mental illnesses are able to live successful lives without ever becoming physically violent.
What Holiday is considered to be the most stressful for those with mental health concerns
Christmas/Winter Season: due to factors like increased social pressure, financial stress, family dynamics, and the potential for seasonal affective disorder (SAD) caused by reduced daylight hours
This mental illness is common among veterans and the military
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/PTSD (develops after someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event)
This disorder, often diagnosed in childhood, is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): developmental disorder marked by persistent symptoms of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. Can be diagnosed as young as 4/5 years old.
When words and pills don't ease the mind,
I send a spark where healing’s designed.
Through gentle shocks, I reset the way,
To brighten the mind and help it sway.
What treatment am I, to lift the heavy mood,
When other methods fail to improve the mood?
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
People with mental health needs cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job
Myth: people with mental illnesses are able to hold jobs similarly as those without mental health conditions, they might just need extra resources or help.
What is the #1 phobia (anxiety disorder that involves an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, place, situation, animal, or feeling) in America?
Public speaking
Who can develop a mental illness?
ANYONE!: those more at risk include with a family history, environmental stressors, major life events, imbalances of brain chemistry, those with negative childhood experiences, etc. Having a family member with a mental illness doesn't necessarily mean you will develop it.
Low levels of what neurotransmitters (chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate with one another) causes depression
Serotonin and dopamine
In a place where care is given, not to harm,
I’m the shield that keeps you calm and warm.
I protect you from danger, from pain, and from fear,
So you can heal without worry, while you’re here.
What am I, the reason you feel secure,
As you rest and recover, safe and sure?
SAFETY (Safe haven, Behavioral Health Hospital, Rehab Facility)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare providers and insurance companies to protect the privacy of your medical information, including your mental health records
FACT: an employer cannot access an employee's mental health records without the employee's written consent.
The 35th President of the United States was one of the first presidents to address mental health during the 1960's because of the inadequate treatment options available to his sister who developed a mental illness
John F. Kennedy