Awareness
List 3 factors that would make a person more susceptible to depression
- stress
- Physical Illness
- Injury
- feeling overwhelmed
- Life Experiences/ Trauma History
-Loss of a loved one
- History of abuse
- Family history of mental health problems
Myth or Fact:
Posting your problems on social media is a good outlet for stress. Friends will come to your rescue and the person you are posting about will realize they have hurt your feelings and make a change.
MYTH!
Posting your problems on social media will only perpetuate your problem. Others will feed the drama and it is likely more problems will ensue. You are only giving everyone the right to have an opinion about your situation when it should be private.
A better outlet for this is journaling about your feelings.
Speak to a trusted friend or adult.
How do you make 7 an even number?
Take away 5 !
What is therapy?
therapy is one way of treatment of mental illness provided by trained mental health professionals. Psychotherapy explores thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and seeks to improve an individual's well-being.
Name at least 2 symptoms of Depression.
1. Loss of interest in activities you once loved
2. change in weight or appetite
3. change in sleep
4. feelings of worthlessness or guilt
5. Unexplained aches and pains
6. trouble concentrating or making decisions
7. thoughts of self harm
6. Psycho-motor impairment ( slowing of speech, generally taking longer to do everyday things)
7. Fatigue, tiredness, loss of energy
8. Constant Depressed mood
9. Anger or irritability
10. Continually restless
Myth or Fact:
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also develop a mental illness
False/No. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. Be aware of you habits, feelings, and talk to someone if you feel you may be exhibiting symptoms.
What is a trusting adult?
An adult who is reliable and dependable that you are able to find
Why are ghosts such bad liars?
Because you can see right thru them!
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
Myth or Fact
Thoughts or acts of self harm can be symptoms of depression
Fact
Myth or Fact:
You can always tell when someone is depressed
Myth
List 3 individuals that you would seek help if you are experiencing symptoms of mental health.
- School Counselor
- Teacher
- Parent or adult relative
- Coach
- Doctor or nurse
- Suicide hotline
- Police Officer
I'm light as a feather, yet the strongest person can't hold me for five minutes. What am I?
Your breath
True or False:
Depression is a very common and treatable illness
True.
Trouble concentrating or making decisions are symptoms of depression
True
Myth or Fact:
Everyone who experiences stress will get depression
Myth!
Some Mental Health diagnoses are caused by adaptation of unhealthy coping skills. Some children learn unhealthy coping skills by watching other family members cope in unhealthy ways. "You don't know what you don't know!"
Where can you find professional help in your school?
School counselor
Administrator
There are four oranges, and you take three. How many do you have?
You will have three oranges
True of false:
You need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
Myth or Fact
You are able to self diagnose
(tell if you have depression)
Myth
Only a medical doctor can diagnose mental illnesses
Myth of Fact:
Having a nice home and living in a safe neighborhood make you less likely to have symptoms of depression
MYTH!
Mental Health symptoms DO NOT discriminate!
988
What is the National Crisis/Suicide Number?
2, 4, 8, 16, 32, _
IF the sequence continues what is the next number?
64
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available Facts: Your friends and family will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help/ need to talk. They are your friends and family for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! Don't be afraid to talk about it!
True of false:
If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.