Myth or Fact
MYTH or FACT
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Fact
How many US adults struggle with mental illness?
a. 1 in 5
b. 1 in 10
c. 1 in 20
a. 1 in 5- 52.9 million
What is your go to coping skill when feeling stressed?
Does it help reduce stress?
TRUE OR FALSE
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.
This author lives with depression. She is known for writing the Harry Potter series.
J.K. Rowling
MYTH or FACT
People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
MYTH- no more likely than anyone else. In fact, people struggling with mental health are 10 times more likely to be victims of a violent crime than the general population.
Mental health condition that causes high and low mood swings including manic and depressive episodes.
Bipolar disorder
How can listening to music be used as a coping skill?
TRUE OR FALSE
Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health.
False: medication can be helpful but different types of therapy helps to overcome or improve mental health symptoms.
What works for you besides medication?
This rapper struggled with substance abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. "Lose yourself" is one of his well known hits.
Marshall "Eminem" Mathers
MYTH or FACT
Prevention does not work. It is impossible to prevent mental illnesses
Fact: There is no way to fully prevent mental illnesses. There are numerous risk factors when it comes to mental health (genetic predisposition, environmental factors, unresolved trauma, substance abuse disorders etc.)
Repeated unwanted thoughts and fears that lead to repetitive behaviors. Ex- checking locks, alarm systems, ovens, or light switches.
obsessive compulsive disorder
What is this coping skill?
This skills can take practice, but involves quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
Meditation
TRUE OR FALSE: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False
This actor revered from his perfomances in "Sweeny Todd" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." He experiences anxiety and panic attacks.
Johnny Depp
MYTH or FACT
People that struggle with mental health can get better and recover completely.
MYTH - Recovery refers to the process in which people are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in their communities. Some individuals can improve in their day to day functioning, but may never make a full recovery from their illness.
Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety that often develops after a stressful life event.
post traumatic stress disorder
Name three negative coping skills
Self harm, substance abuse, withdraw/isolation, fighting, and bottling feelings up
positive coping skills- exercise, art activities, talking to a friend, participating in leisure.
TRUE OR FALSE
What you eat does not effect how you feel
False. Proper nutrition is incredibly important for mental health. If you eat well, you help get proper nutrients to your brain and that helps you get into a positive state of mental health.
This singer lives with bipolar disorder, she has appeared on Glee and known for hits such as "Neon Lights" and "Cool for the Summer."
Demi Lovato