Diagnosis
This diagnosis is characterized by loss of energy, increased irritability, loss of appetite, low mood, changes in appetite, and even suicidal thoughts.
Depression/Major Depressive Disorder
When someone is sharing with you about their struggles with mental health and is not in immediate danger, it is best to:
A. Immediately call 911
B. Only share solutions such as therapy or going to the hospital
C. Validate their experience and ask how you may be able to help
D. Make a joke to lighten the mood
C. Validate their experience and ask how you may be able to help
TRUE or FALSE: 1 in 5 Americans have a diagnosable mental health condition
TRUE
This former competitive Olympic Swimmer was diagnsoed with ADHD in the 6th grade. He is now renowned as the most decorated Olympian in history with 28 medals.
Michael Phelps
This plan will need to be adjusted over time, and it is important to engage in this conversation with a therapy or healthcare provider. Often includes coping strategies, supportive people, and professionals.
Safety Plan
This mental health diagnosis is characterized by being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, irritability, and worry that is not easily controlled.
Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
If you are worried about somebody that may be experiencing suicidal thoughts, it is best to:
A. Directly ask them about it in a compassionate and empathetic way
B. Call the police
C. Allude to your concern with passive language
A. Directly ask them about it in a compassionate and empathetic way
What is the second leading cause of death in the young adult population?
Suicide
This 46 year old California native and famous actor has shared that he has OCD symptoms including repeating compulsions such as having the urge to walk through doorways multiple times and making sure he stepped on the exact number of cracks while walking to school. He has played numerous roles form the Titanic, the Departed, the Revenant, The Great Gatsby, Romeo + Juliet, etc.
Leonardo Decaprio
In order to make sure your house is safe, it is important to remove or restrict access to these items.
Firearms, medications, sharp objects
Symptoms of this diagnosis usually begin within 3 months of a traumatic incident but can present years afterward. This diagnosis is characterized by: Flashbacks, bad dreams, avoiding places that remind the person of prior events, and feeling tense or "on edge"
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD
What is an example of a boundary for what someone needs when they are discussion mental health with a supportive person.
Anything having to do with making it clear what you need out of the conversation.
Research has shown that half of all mental health disorder begin at what age?
Age 14
p.s. - An average of 11 years passes after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms.
This 12-time Grammy Award winning musician has spoken openly about PTSD as a result of childhood trauma she experienced. She was also the first woman to win an Academy, Grammy, BAFTA, and Golden Globe in one year.
Lady Gaga
Name one warning sign of someone who may not be safe.
Withdrawing from activities, saying goodbye, isolating, etc.
This Diagnosis is characterized by periods of depression followed by shorter periods of hypomania, meaning "less than mania"
Bipolar II Disorder
Name 3 examples of what someone can use on a safety plan that is NOT a crisis safety measure.
Identify enjoyable activities, contact supportive persons, find a safe space, reach out to a professional (therapist or psychiatrist)
Roughly 3 in every 100 people will experience an episode of this, often characterized as a category of thought disorder.
Psychosis
This Dutch painter born in 1853 struggled with bipolar disorder. He is well known for his work, The Starry Night.
Vincent Van Gogh
Name two actions that someone can take if they are experiencing active suicidal, homicidal, delusional, or psychotic thoughts.
Emergency room, PAS, call crisis line, call 911