Diagnosis
Coping Skills
Myth Busters!
Brain and Body
Feelings/Emotions
100
Low mood, sadness, and hopelessness can be traits of this condition.
What is depression?
100
This 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

True of False: Our mental health impacts our physical health. 

True

100

True or False: Ignoring your feelings usually makes them go away.

False

200
Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
200
This skill requires a radio, 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

One of the contributing factors to mental health disorders is known as a __________ imbalance.

What is chemical?

200

True or False: It is normal to feel more than one emotion at a time. 

True

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
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

Name at least 3 physical symptoms of anxiety.

What are racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, shaking, upset stomach, headache, dizziness, tightness, and tension. 

300

Someone might feel this emotion if they are overcome with things to do. 

What is overwhelmed?

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 also known as the "happy hormone."

What is serotonin/dopamine?

400

This emotion is characterized by deep affection for something or someone else. 

What is love?

500

Hallucinations, delusions, and social and cognitive difficulties.

What is Schizophrenia?

500
This 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

This is known as the the body's automatic response during a traumatic event.

What is fight, flight, or freeze response?

500
This is known as an outward display of internal feelings through both verbal and nonverbal communication. 

What is emotional expression?

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