Mental Health
The name of something that holds people back from talking about mental health issues?
Stigma
True or Fales: A higher percentage of teenage girls suffer from depression.
What is True. Boys have higher rates of anxiety in childhood. With the onset of puberty, rates increase for girls. Eventually, it evens out in adulthood.
True or False? It is normal to feel anxious.
Name the 3 types of stress.
What are:
Physical
Emotional
Psychological
True or False? Uncertainty is an inescapable part of life
True- the sooner we become comfortable with uncertainty, the sooner we can reduce mental suffering
Name one reason someone might not talk about mental health challenges?
Name 3 symptoms of Depression.
What is: unrelenting low mood, lack of energy, pessimism, altered sleeping and eating patterns, feelings of hopelessness, poor performance at school or work, lack of hygiene, somatic complaints, increased irritability/anger.
True or False
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress or a difficult time.
True
Your body's response to anything that requires attention.
What is define Stress?
When I look at what is Outside my control and what is Within my control.
What is my sphere of influence sheet?
What changes in behavior should one look for in a depressed individual?
What is: talk of suicide or self harm, major shifts in mood/activity level, increased irritability, use of substances at home/work and not caring about getting caught, anxiety so severe you refuse to leave home.
True or False: Girls are more impacted by anxiety than boys.
Treu: Girls handle stress differently than boys. Girls often blame themselves and internalize those feelings.
How can stress be positive?
What is because it motivates us to do something?
What is because it helps us avoid dangerous situations?
Name 3 distraction activities.
what is: writing, drawing, painting, listening to music, exercise, hobbies, comedy/sense of humor
A plan to complete suicide
What is active suicidal ideation?
A sense of dread , fear or impending doom.
Smells, sight, sounds, memories or thoughts.
What is a triggers?
Thoughts of just "not being here" but no plan.
What is passive suicidal ideation?
Breathing difficulties, difficulty swallowing, speech and coordination, difficulties sleeping and restlessness is what type of symptom of anxiety?
What are physical symptoms?
What type of response is meant to be used in short bursts when there is a real emergency?
What is the Fight or Flight Reponse?