Mental Health/Mental Illnesses
Who has mental health?
Everyone has mental health!
TRUE OR FALSE: There is very limited treatment options for people with mental illnesses in Canada.
False – there are actually a lot of options and a person's quality of life can be improved with a variety of treatments such as psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, medication, occupational therapy and social supports. What a person needs to get well will depend on the individual and the illness they are experiencing.
What are some ways to deal with zoom fatigue?
- game with friends, yoga, read, watch TV with family, scavenger hunt, virtual book club, self care
What is mental health?
Mental health is how a person thinks, feels, and acts when faced with life situations. It affects how people evaluate challenges and problems, explore choices, make decisions and handle stress. It includes how people view themselves, the world around them, and how they relate to other people.
TRUE OR FALSE: Stress is always bad
FALSE
There are things that are stressful but can motivate you. We have to keep in mind how stressful things are for us though and make sure we have the self-awareness to know what we can and cannot handle.
TRUE OR FALSE: Mental illness only affects certain genders, ethnicities, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds.
FALSE
What is the number one reason people do not reach out to get help when they are struggling?
Stigma
What is 3 examples of unhealthy/harmful coping strategies?
- Drug or alcohol abuse/misuse
- Isolation
- Risk taking
- poor eating habits
- poor sleeping habits
- Self harm
What is stigma?
Stigma is similar to a stereotype in the sense that it is based on myths and misunderstandings. However, a stigma is always negative and hurtful.
1/5 or 20%
TRUE OR FALSE: People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than are people without mental illnesses
False – more likely to be the victims of violence. Some people with mental illnesses are violent, but many people without mental illnesses are also violent. The problem is that we often try to explain violent behavior by blaming it on a mental illness as a way to understand why a person would act that way.
TRUE OR FALSE: The four quadrants in the presentation were wellness, distress, no illness, and illness
TRUE
What are 3 ways mindfulness can positively impact your mental health?
- Reduces stress
- reduces rumination
- increased relationship satisfaction
- reduces depression
What is stress?
Our own personal reaction to a situation (can happen with tests, exams, projects).
The self-check-in is HALT. H- Am I hungry? A - Am I angry? L- Am I lonely and T am I ___?
Tired
How long do the majority of people with mental health problems wait before telling their closest family?
a) 5 months
b) 10 months
c) 1 year
d) Over a year
Over a year - 60% of people with a mental health problem waited over a year to tell the people closest to them about it. Do you think people would hide a physical illness for that long?
Why are mental health and physical health equally important?
The brain is the control center for the entire body. Cannot have physical without mental and vice versa.
Name 3 negative impacts social media can have on you.
Examples (but does not have to include):
- reduced attention span
- memory
- sleep
- mental health
What does mindfulness mean?
Being Present
Meditation, breathing, and stretching are all different ways that we can practice mindfulness which involves being in the present.
What is the most common mental illness for youth?
Anxiety
It is estimated that about 20% of all youth experience serious challenges to their social-emotional well-being at some point, and about 10% of them will develop an anxiety disorder. But about 50% report concern coping with stress, and that’s enough to want to learn how to manage it.
What are the 5 categories of signs to look for in Mental Illnesses?
Physical, Behaviour, Emotional, Perceptions, Cognitive
Once depression is diagnosed, help can make a difference for ___% of people who are affected, allowing them to get back to their regular activities.
80% (if you guessed 5% above or 5% below you you will get the point)
Name 3 resources/organizations that you or a friend can go to if you need mental health support
Some examples:
CMHA
Kids Help Phone
Here 24/7
Friends/Family
What is a phobia? (Looking for a longer definition than a fear)
An irrational, illogical fear that has a powerful intrusive effect on a person's life – Often people will say they have a phobia of things like snakes when in fact they really just hate them and feel creeped out by them. That’s actually pretty normal and, while squeamish, a person can control their response around the snake. Someone with a phobia has a hard time controlling the, often extreme, mental, and physical reactions they experience when they are around their phobia.
This disorder involves persistent thoughts, ideas, or images along with repetitive behaviors:
OCD - Obsessive-compulsive disorder