Who is Who Pt. 1
''I have 3 kids. All boys and their names start with A, B, and C''
Patrick
Adrien, Bryce, and Conner
Hint - This client is not here anymore
Damien
''I won a stereo system off a radio station''
Hint - This client is NOT here anymore
I can't do anything for a person with a mental health problem. They need to figure it out themselves.
Myth
Friends and loved ones can make a big difference. Only 44% of adults with diagnosable mental health problems and less than 20% of children and adolescents receive needed treatment. Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need by: Reaching out and letting them know you are available to help, treating them with respect and refusing to define them by their diagnosis or using labels such as "crazy", are all ways to help.
What animal is the largest mammal?
Blue Whale
''My first transatlantic flight had 3 in flight emergencies and I didn't think I would live to talk about the trip''
Hint - This client is NOT here anymore
''I love reptiles and have a bearded dragon named Princess Dandelion''
Hint - This is a STAFF member
Bailey
''I use to make bricks during the war and that's how my town got the nickname brick city''
Faheim
People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
Myth
The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness
What artist holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time?
Beyonce'
Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy wins of all time, with 35 awards.
King Von is my favorite rapper
Hint - This client is NOT here anymore
Jacob
''I have 11 tattoos''
Harley
''I didn't have my first kiss until I was 12''
Hint - This client is not here anymore
Emmie
Children don't experience mental health problems.
Myth
Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
What is traditionally hidden inside a King Cake?
A plastic baby doll
A baby is hidden inside a king cake to symbolize the infant Jesus, a nod to the religious origins of the celebration. Finding the baby in your slice is believed to bring good luck and means you are crowned "king" or "queen" for the day.
''I was born in West Virginia''
Uzziah
Green Bay Packers is my favorite football team.
CJ
''I got my degree in computer programming at Devry University in Atlanta''
Harlem
Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality.
Fact
Studies by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) show that there are no differences in productivity when people with mental illnesses are compared to other employees.
What is the largest US state by area?
Alaska
Hint - This client is NOT here anymore
Tim
''In the 7th grade I had the highest GPA in 3 classes for algebra. I had a 97% GPA.''
''I deadlifted 540 pounds in person.''
Spencer
People with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population
Fact
Multiple studies have shown that individuals with serious mental illness are especially vulnerable to being victimized. This frequently involves acts such as theft of clothing or money but also includes violent victimization such as physical and sexual assault, emotional abuse and being killed.
What does DEARMAN stand for?
What do you use this skill for?
Describe
Emotions
Assert
Reinforce
Mindful
Assertive
Negotiate
DEARMAN is used to learn an effective and assertive way to communicate your needs and set boundaries in relationships while reducing conflict