Diagnosis
Low mood, sadness, and hopelessness can be traits of this condition.
What is depression?
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems.
Myth! Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry; trauma or a history of abuse; and family history of mental health problems.
This author lives with depression. She is known for writing the Harry Potter series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
We admitted we were powerless—that our lives had become unmanageable.
What is step 1?
Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
This is something you take every day to help you manage symptoms.
What is taking medication as prescribed?
People with mental health problems should learn how to deal with it by themselves.
Myth! The most effective treatment is a combination of therapy and medication.
This rapper struggled with substance abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. "Lose Yourself" is one of his well known hits.
Who is Marshall "Eminem" Mathers?
Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
What is step 12?
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)?
This skill requires somebody else - who you can call at any time of day.
What is talking to a sponsor?
A mental health diagnosis does not make you a different person.
Fact! Mental health diagnoses act as a basis for treatment, and are given to individuals that meet most of the criteria for that diagnosis. Diagnoses mainly exist so that professionals know what kinds of treatment will work for a person and so that person's insurance company sees what you are working on in treatment.
This singer has appeared on Glee and is known for hits such as "Neon Lights" and "Cool for the Summer." She also lives with bipolar disorder
Who is Demi Lovato?
This term refers to something bigger than yourself.
What is Higher Power?
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need.
What is journaling?
Mental health problems are common.
Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.
This actor is known for his performances in "Sweeny Todd" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." He also copes with anxiety and panic attacks.
Who is Johnny Depp?
Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
What is step 8?
This skill takes practice, it involves creating a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
Mental health problems cannot get better with time.
Myth! Some disorders actually become easier to manage with the help of therapy, medication, and age.
Best known for playing Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games," this actress lives with social anxiety.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence?
This four-letter acronym asks that you check in with yourself when feeling pressured to relapse to see if you need to eat, sleep, or call your sponsor.
What is HALT (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired)?