Facts/Myths
Children don't experience mental health problems?
Myth: 1 out of 5 children are adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems and receive treatment.
True OR False
Money can make get rid of your depression?
False
Which of the following are healthy things you can do about anxiety? a)Exercise b)Drink (alcohol) c)Keep it to yourself d)Talking to your doctor
Pick 2 answers
What is a & d, there are some things you can do on your own to help keep you feeling better.
True or False: A person with bipolar disorder has "triggers."
True
What is a coping mechanism for a person dealing with anxiety?
A. Breathing in and out
B. Sleeping
C. Eating
D. Screaming
A
Stereotypes that people make for mentally ill patients are consist of these words "crazy, psycho, nuts, violent and so much more.
Fact
If your grandmother was diagnosed with depression, and later on in life your mother and you are. Then Depression is ________ in your family.
Genetic
Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety.
What is exercising, writing, self-care, etc.
This type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness and or extreme happiness and energy.
Bipolar Disorder or Bipolar Depression or Manic Depression.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to _________ .
Exercise
All mental health patients are violent and unpredictable?
Myth: Only 3%-5% are truly violent. As long as the patient is taking their mediation correct they are able to live a normal life.
Individuals with depression would benefit from seeing a ______ and a _______.
Psychiatrist/Therapist
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Name 2 treatments for Bipolar Disorder?
See a therapist, take medication, change your lifestyle etc...
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
Family, close friend, counselor, social worker, doctor, therapist, teacher, etc..
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability?
Fact: Depression affect approximately 264 million people yearly
Feelings of pessimism, aka negative thinking, can lead to ________-ness, aka a loss of ____?
What is hopelessness/hope.
When a person is terrified of social settings because they feel other people are judging and or them they fear embarrass themselves. Is refer to this type of disorder __________.
What is Social anxiety. This is also known as social phobia.
True or False: A person with Bipolar may experience psychosis basic on their servilaon of their e
True
Two ways of improving your self-esteem
New interests/activities, writing encouraging words to yourself, say good things about your self, self reflection on yourself,etc..
Anxiety is not heritable/genetic.
Myth; anxiety can be passed on genetically. If someone in your immediate or extended family has had problems with anxiety, then you may be more likely to develop an anxiety issue.
Daily Double:
What type of depression can both genders experience?
Postpartum Depression
Men: 1 to 10 men can experience postpartum depression.
Women:1 to 7 experience it and 4 million women yearly experience PPD
Is any type of anxiety healthy?
What is yes, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.
How does an undiagnosed person with bipolar disorder go about treating themselves?
They don't they believe everyone against them, or turns to alcohol or drugs or becomes violent. They become very denial of the issues occurring.
Name a benefit that can occur while having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or craving, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self esteem, etc..