Signs & Symptoms
This disorder develops after a traumatic experience & may include recurring nightmares, unwanted memories and flashbacks, heightened reactions and depressed mood.
What is PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
This age says they feel most stigmatized by their mental illness.
What is the age group of 15-25?
Engaging in __________ activities or practicing calming techniques can help to manage stress and improve overall coping. This is the most effective coping strategy.
What is relaxing or relaxation?
True or False
2 in 5 LGBTQ youth in the United States have "seriously" considered suicide in the past year.
What is true? The simple act of acceptance and letting kids express their identity can be incredibly powerful. It's important to create a safe space where youth of any age and gender identity can be themselves.
Name 3 places you look to find mental health resources for youth.
What is the app store, internet, doctors office/hospital, crisis hotlines and shelters.
Constant thoughts or fears that cause people to follow certain routines or patterns.
What is OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
Having fixed ideas and judgements about people, as well as fearing and avoiding what we don't understand.
What is stigma?
Hanging out with friends
Deep breathing / meditating
Talking to a trusted adult
Exercising
What are healthy coping skills?
True or False
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-24 and has been increasing every year since 2007.
What is true? Youth suicide was at a record high before the pandemic and continued to rise during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
____________ is a crisis hotline for anyone who is suicidal. The number is (800) 273-8255.
What is the National Suicide Prevention Hotline?
Lack of motivation, hopelessness, change in sleep or appetite and suicidal thoughts.
What is depression? Depression can affect school attendance, relationships and general performance for adolescents. Left untreated, depression can persist into adulthood and/or lead to issues with substance abuse and thoughts of suicide.
Name a feeling that stigma causes people with mental health disorders to feel.
What is shame, not good enough, loneliness and hesitation to get help?
Hurting yourself or others
Name calling or insulting
Using drugs or alcohol
Being passive or aggressive
What are unhealthy coping skills?
True or False
You can be suicidal even if you:
have a college degree, have a great job, have a healthy relationship, have lots of friends and followers on social media
What is true? You can be suicidal if you are "high functioning". Miss America Cheslie Kryst was an entertainment reporter who won 2 Emmy Awards. She was a Division 1 athlete, Lawyer and former Miss America 2019. She committed suicide on January 30th 2022.
Rage Rooms
Spa Day
Retail Therapy
Night out with friends
What is alternative mental health options?
Trouble completing schoolwork, trouble sitting still for a period of time and difficulty paying attention to others.
What is ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD affects the ability to learn and often requires creativity in the classrooms and home environments. Two-thirds of children with ADHD also face another condition. These may include a learning disability, conduct disorder or another mental health condition like anxiety or depression?
Helps to reduce stigma among peers by relating to one another and sharing.
What is a support group?
Something to touch or hold (Blanket or Teddy Bear)
Giving yourself a hug
Taking a long bath or warm shower
Crying
What is self soothing or comforting yourself through your senses.
Name 3 things a parent or trusted adult can do to support a suicidal youth or youth in crisis.
What is open communication, let them know that you love them, support them, and listen to them?
Try not to let them spend too much time alone, pay attention to changes in behavior or signs of withdrawal from regular activities. Safely secure all medications, substances or weapons at home.
True or False
NYC Well is an online referral source that New Yorkers can access if they need referrals for a Psychiatrist or Therapist.
What is true?
Sudden changes in behaviors, withdrawal from family or friends, feeling like you need a substance in order to properly function, and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not drunk or high.
What is substance use disorders? Many teens and young adults become addicted to drugs or alcohol and develop substance use disorders. There are many different types of substance use disorders, depending on a persons drug of choice. The symptoms of a substance use disorder can also overlap with other mental health disorders.
This country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world.
What is the United States of America?
"I am always important, no matter what!"
"I've dealt with harder situations and I know it will get better."
"This is tough, but so am I!"
What are coping thoughts?
The scientific term for suicide.
What is suicidium?
__________ provides medical, mental health/therapy, outreach and supportive services for youth ages 13-24. This agency is located at SUNY Downstate Medical Center on the 4th floor at Nursing Station 41.
What is HEAT or Health & Education Alternatives for Teens Program