Mental Health First Aid
ALGEE
What is the acronym for the actions for mental health first aid?
At least 1 in 5
What is the number individuals that will experience a mental health problem in any given year?
Major changes in a person’s thinking, emotional state, and behaviour. It disrupts the person’s ability to work and carry out their usual personal relationships
What is a mental disorder?
A person’s body becomes so accustomed to a particular substance that it can only function if the substance is present
What is a physical dependence?
This substance is the most widely used drug that can cause both hallucinogenic and depressant effects
What is cannabis?
Assess risk of suicide and/or harm
What is the “A” in ALGEE?
Something a person feels or experiences
What is a symptom?
Disturbances in the way a person feels, and experiences emotions, making it difficult to function day-to-day
What is a mood disorder?
A person will continue to use despite negative consequences
What is substance abuse?
This substance produces a short-term feeling of euphoria and well-being, and relieves pain
What is an Opiate?
Listen non-judgmentally
What is the “L” in ALGEE?
Something that other people notice or see in another person
What is a sign?
Lasts at least 2 weeks and affects a person’s behaviour and has physical, emotional and cognitive effects. It interferes with the ability to work and have satisfying personal relationships
What is depression?
The substance needs to be increased in order for the substance to have the same effect
What is tolerance?
This substance produces a feeling of euphoria, light-headedness, exhilaration, and vivid hallucinations, and can be sniffed or inhaled
What is an Inhalant?
Give reassurance and information
What is the “G” in ALGEE?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absences of disease or infirmity
What is health?
Type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. It begins and ends at about the same times every year
What is Seasonal Affective disorder?
Reaction that is caused when a person stops using a substance on which they have become dependent
What is withdrawal?
This substance dramatically affects perceptions, emotions, and mental processes
What is a hallucinogen?
The help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis
What is mental health first aid?
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
What is self-care?
Characterized by extreme mood swings, with periods of depression, mania, and “normal” mood in between
What is Bipolar disorder?
When an individual is either physically or psychologically dependant on a substance, affecting their social, personal, and work/home life
What is a substance-related disorder?
This substance can be found in many substances including tea, coffee, chocolate, cola, drinks, and medication. It causes mild mood elevation and reduced drowsiness and fatigue
What is caffeine?