Anxiety
This is the gender that is more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders.
Female
True or False: Every coping skill is healthy.
False Some ways we learn to cope are not healthy (e.g., like fighting, using substances, or avoidance)
True or False: Depression can affect anyone, at any age, and of any race or ethnic group.
True
True or False: Self-care is only for people with mental health issues.
False
True or False: You can stop taking medications any time you want.
False, it’s never a good idea to stop taking medications, be it antipsychotics or anti-depressants. Doing so can lead to withdrawal or other symptoms, and make it harder to treat your mental health issues.
This is the number of Americans that experience anxiety every year (in millions). A) 1 million B) 10 million C) 40 million
C) 40 million
This coping skill involves the use of the diaphragm and helps boost the amount of oxygen in the blood, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and reduces muscle tension.
Deep Breathing
What are the two most common and effective treatments for depression?
Medications and Therapy
This form of self care involves activities that promote cleanliness such as washing your hands, bathing regularly, brushing your teeth, trimming your nails, and wearing clean clothes.
Hygiene
What is the most common type of mental illness in the United States?
Anxiety. According to recent statistics from the National Institutes of Health, the most common mental illness in the U.S. is anxiety disorders.
This disorder involves excessive worry and anxiety about everyday events, with symptoms lasting for at least six months.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
This way of managing anxiety benefits both your mental and physical state. It allows you to relieve stress and increases blood flow in your body.
Exercise
What percentage of people with depression also have anxiety? A)12% B)31% C)46% D) 75%
C)46%
These are the limits and rules we set for ourselves in relationships. These have to be adjusted based on the person, place, and time in question. For example, what feels right with friends on the weekend might not feel appropriate with colleagues at work.
Boundaries
Name at least 5 emotions.
Sad, happy, calm, relaxed, tired, angry, productive, anxious, upset, stressed, content, energetic, lonely, etc.
This disorder involves intense fear of social situations or situations where one might be judged by others.
Social Anxiety
This psychological process consists of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment.
Mindfulness or Grounding
This symptom of depression is characterized as withdrawal from social activities and relationships.
Isolation
What are some benefits of self care?
Reduce stress, improve mood, enhance wellbeing
When is Mental Health Awareness Month observed?
May
Name at least 5 symptoms of anxiety.
Excessive worry, fear, heart palpitations, shaking, difficulty breathing/shortness of breath, ruminating, sweating, muscle tension, insomnia, headaches, nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, etc.
What chemicals are released in the brain during exercise? Name 1.
Endorphins, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin
Name at least 5 symptoms of depression.
Persistent feelings of sad, anxious, or “empty” mood; sleeping too much or too little; middle of the night or early morning waking; weight fluctuations; reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain; loss of pleasure and interest in activities once enjoyed; restlessness; irritability; difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions; fatigue or loss of energy; loss of motivation; thoughts of suicide or death
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: social, emotional, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Physical and mental
What mental illness is defined by extreme emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression)?
Bipolar Disorder