Mental Health Symptoms
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating.
Anxiety
Make an appointment with this person to talk about what you're thinking or how you're feeling or find another trusted adult to share your thoughts and emotions with.
School counselor, counselor, or therapist
__________ is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Depression
Name one thing you can do to boost your mood
Exercise
Hang out with friends
Listen music
Go outside
etc
This male actor of Titanic fame struggles with OCD.
Leonardo DiCaprio?
This is a common and mental illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide
Depression
People suffering from depression tend to _________, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase socialization.
Isolate
1 out of how many U.S. adults experience mental illness each year?
What is one thing you can do to manage academic stress
Get more sleep
Not procrastinate
Ask teacher for help
Study
Spend less time on phone
This Disney star turned solo artist bravely shares her journey with bipolar disorder, addiction, and bulimia in a documentary about her life. And Sorry she's Not Sorry about it.
Demi Lovato
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack or dying, breathing difficulties, and sweating.
Panic attacks
The practice of deep breathing, connecting your mind/body, and being in the present moment is known as
Mindfulness/meditation
What percentage of youth (ages 6-17 years old) experience a mental health disorder?
HINT: Odd number
What can you do if your friend shares with you that they are struggling with their mental health?
Encourage them to get help
Listen and support them
Distract them with something fun
etc.
This pop star has spoken out about the challenges she has faced with her mental health, specifically trauma and anxiety, in her music and in interviews. A great coping skill she likes to use is to "just keep breathing and breathing and breathing..."
Ariana Grande
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur
Fight, flight, or freeze response
The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording allowing the person to think through challenges and express self. It can even be turned into poetry or songs.
Journaling
_________ is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-34
DAILY DOUBLE
How many hours of sleep did your team get last night?
Highest # of hours gets all points
This solo female superstar, who "Runs The World" has spoken on her struggles with depression and insomnia.
Hint: This "Single Lady" has been married to Jay-Z for a decade
Beyoncé
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)
Bipolar
The process of tensing and releasing the muscles in the body is called
(hint: we practiced this a few weeks ago!)
Progressive muscle relaxation
50% of mental illnesses begin by age 14.
______% of mental illnesses begin by age 24.
Hint: Ends with a 5
If you are worried about the safety of a classmate or yourself, what number can you call/text for help?
National Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
AND/OR
Text "GBN Help" to 1-844-823-5323
This artist released a song with the title of the National Suicide Hotline Number (featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid). Through his lyrics, this artist speaks directly to those who are considering suicide, reducing stigma and reminding listeners that it’s okay to ask for help.
Logic