Mental Health in Culture
How many dimensions of wellness are there
8
This is the practice of taking actions and/or activities that improve different areas of mental wellness
self-care
This is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation
stress
A literary category/ tool that consists of different writing varieties with some having rules while others have none
poetry
These are the 2 alternative options for mental health care outside of a person's country
Online platforms and mental health services abroad
Myth or Fact: You must sweat for a workout to be effective
Myth
True or False: self-care practices are the same for everyone
False
These are the 2 types of stress
acute and chronic
True or False: writing poetry increases improvement in self-awareness
True
What is 1 barrier to mental health care in other countries
- cultural stigmas //not wanting to discuss
- religious beliefs// cultural misunderstandings
- challenges in finding services
- lack of funding // language barriers
Myth or Fact: Adults need 7-8 hours on average of uninterrupted sleep.
Fact
This is a tool we can use to practice self care
Coping skill(s)
This is the month that focuses on stress awareness
April
This type of poetry has the lines arranged in a way so the first letter in each line spells out a world
acrostic
Which country utilizes a community model of care that is person centered?
Spain
This dimension of wellness is about engagement in creative/mentally stimulating activities
intellectual wellness
This is a benefit of self-love
- lower stress
- higher resilience
- self efficacy
- better feelings about yourself
What is one physical activity or routine we can use to reduce stress
- regular sleep schedule of 7-8 hours
- exercise
- eating a well balanced diet
True or False: writing poetry does NOT aid in problem solving abilities
False
This country's first national mental health policy was formed in 1992
Australia
What is 1 resource you can use for finding health and wellness information?
- general doctor/specialist
- WHO organization// national institutes of health
- Maryland public health association
- care provider's/clinic website
- recommended resources from your provider
This is a tool for building a greater sense of self-worth & confidence, which increases life satisfaction and improves mental health
self love
What is 1 internal cause of stress
Your:
- perception of events
- expectations
- desires
- personal goals
- standards
- measuring yourself against situations or others
This type of poetry has 14 lines and uses an ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG rhyme scheme
Shakesperean Sonnet