Diagnosis
Coping Skills
Myth Busters!
DEAR MAN
Random Facts
100

Low mood, sadness, and hopelessness can be traits of this condition.

What is depression?

100

This two-word object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.

What is a stress ball?

100

Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Myth! Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: -Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry -Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse -Family history of mental health problems

100

This part of Objective Effectiveness is when you keep your focus on your goals and Maintain your position. You become a broken record.

What is Mindful?

100

In January of this year, Desert Parkway celebrated its ____ anniversary of its opening.

What is 10th?

200
Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
200

This three-word skill requires a radio, record player, iPod, or concert.

What is listening to music?

200
Myth or Fact: Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Pills can cure any mental illness.
Myth! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both.
200

You ____ yourself by ASKING for what you want or SAYING NO clearly. You do not assume that others will figure out what you want. Example: "I would really appreciate if you gave me a ride to the airport at 4 PM."

What is Assert?

200

This is the ratio of residents to slot machines in Las Vegas.

What is 4:1?

300
Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety can be symptoms of this disorder that often develops after very stressful life events.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
300

This one-word coping skill includes walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.

What is exercise?

300
Myth or Fact: People with mental health problems are not more violent than those without.
Fact! Only 3%-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.
300

You stick to the facts and tell the other person exactly what you are reacting to. You _____ the situation.

What is Describe?

300

Desert Parkway has this number of total beds. Hint: The sum of the individual numbers equals 8.

What is 152?

400
Mood cycling between times of elevated/energized moods and low/depressed.
What is bipolar disorder?
400

This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.

What is journaling?

400
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.
Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.
400

This is how you present yourself when asking for something. It can be done with body language, your tone of voice, lack of stammering, etc.

What is Appear Confident?

400

This film most recently won Best Picture at the 2024 Academy Awards.

What is Oppenheimer?

500
This disorder can include symptoms such as impulsivity, difficulty focusing, and hyperactivity.
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
500

This one-word skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.

What is meditation?

500
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems cannot get better with time.
Myth! Some disorders can become less troublesome as we get older and some we can grow out of with help!
500

True or False: Doing everything in DEAR MAN is a fool-proof way to get someone to do what you want.

What is False?

500

Since 1989, this number of actors have portrayed Batman in live-action films, not including TV shows. Double points if you can name the actors.

What is 6?
Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson

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