Definitions
Define Gambling
The act of risking something of value on an uncertain outcome.
Mental distress can occur in someone who has a mental disorder?
True
Video games cause mental illness.
False. Video games do not cause mental illness, but too much screen time can have a negative impact on your mental health - so try to limit the amount of time you spend on your screens.
Is Alcohol a drug?
Yes, a drug is any substance other than food, that is taken to change the way the body or the mind functions. Drugs can occur naturally or can be produced in a lab.
What were the three words on the maze I gave you during this year! They are the words that motivate us and help us to reach our goals!
Desire, time and effort.
What is a phobia?
An intense fear about something that might be harmful (such as heights, snakes, etc.)
The most common mental disorders in teenage girls are eating disorders
False
If you have a mental illness, you have it for life.
False. Some mental illnesses will need to be managed throughout your life, but some illnesses are treatable and you are able to conquer them.
List three examples of a stimulant.
Nicotine, Caffeine, Cocaine, Crystal Meth
How much physical activity should a student your age be getting every day?
Ages 5 - 17 need at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, on average.
Define the word Resilience
The ability to bounce back from a hardship.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is equally common in boys and girls.
False
Everyone has mental health.
True. Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, but everyone has mental health.
List three depressants:
Alcohol, Heroin, Fentanyl, Inhalants
How many young people (5-16 years old) experience mental health problems each year?
1 in how many?
1 in 6
Define the word Empathy
Empathy: the ability to put yourself in someone else shoes and understand how they are feeling. Empathy can be shown by listening to the other person or offering advice if the ask for it.
Lack of pleasure, hopelessness and fatigue can all be symptoms of a clinical depression.
True
Learning disability is a mental health problem?
False: A learning disability is a permanent condition developing at the latest in early childhood, whereas a mental health problem can develop at any time, and is not necessarily permanent. People can get better and resolve mental health problems with help and treatment.
What are the potential impacts of cannabis use on a persons mental health?
Daily or near daily cannabis use over time can increase your chances of developing disorders related to anxiety and depression. Long-term daily or near daily use can also negatively impact your brain's dopamine system, which gives you feelings of pleasure and joy. This can make you feel:
List five people that you can talk to in a time of need, that are not your family or friends.
Psychologist, Therapist, Teacher, Wellness Coach, Doctor, Kids Help Phone, Police officer, Coach, online resources etc.
What does the word value mean.
The things or people that are most important to you
Examples:
(friendship, love, honesty, education)
(family, friends, faith, God)
People with Mania may experience strange feelings of grandiosity.
True
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness.
False. Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. Everybody has their own genetic makeup and you are an individual.
Is tolerance is a symptom of a substance use disorder?
Yes, it is!
Someone suffering from PTSD and Anxiety are likely to get addicted to stimulants.
False: Opioids, which are highly addictive, are commonly used to treat PTSD.