Celebrities
She created the Born This Way Foundation to empower youth and has spoken openly about her experience with PTSD.
Who is Lady Gaga?
What mental health conditions are most common in the college student community?
What are Anxiety and depression?
The feeling of intense apprehension, terror, or a sense of impending danger.
What is a Panic Attack?
Causes severe and persistent feelings of worthlessness, self-blame, and sadness
What is Depression?
What are some college stressors that may impact mental health?
What is Relationship breakups, Homesickness, Academic pressure, Future career stress, Financial issues, Lack of sleep, Drug and alcohol use?
This former wrestler and current actor is open about his Depression in hopes that it will encourage others to seek treatment and prevent suicides, especially for men.
Who is Dwyane 'The Rock' Johnson?
True or False: Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the US experience mental illnesses within a year.
What is true?
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What is Confidentiality?
A disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Intense nervousness and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder
How can you help end stigma against mental health issues?
What is Speak up about stigma to friends, family, and colleagues? Be aware of your own attitudes and judgments. Support organizations that fight stigma.
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life? J.K Rowling (Harry Potter) Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games)
Who is J.K Rowling?
Approximately how many state prisoners and local jail prisoners have a recent history of a mental health condition? 20%, 40%, or 60%?
What is 40%?
A sentiment of disgrace or exclusivity formed by society associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
What is Stigma?
This is a mental disorder that can follow a traumatic or tragic event.
What is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
3 reasons why people hesitate to get help
What are They don't want to "burden" others, Difficult to talk about, 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".
This singer is open about her struggles with Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, and Bipolar in recent song lyrics. She has been a long-time mental health advocate at national conventions.
Who is Demi Lovato?
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for what age range of people in the U.S.?
What is 15-24 years old?
What is mental illness?
Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior.
An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and disorder thoughts or repetitive ritualized behaviors.
What is Obsessive-compulsive Disorder?
How do identify common suicide warning signs?
Talking about hopelessness, worthlessness, being a burden to others, feeling trapped, or having no reason to live. Having no motivation or losing interest in activities once enjoyed. Withdrawing or feeling isolated -Sudden change in personality or behaviors. Giving away possessions, behaving recklessly. Talking about death or not being here tomorrow.
This Star Wars star has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder.
Who is Carrie Fischer?
When are most personality disorders diagnosed? Examples: Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder, etc.
What are Young adults; 20s-30s?
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.
An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and disorder thoughts or repetitive ritualized behaviors.
What is Obsessive-compulsive Disorder?
What are some resources for us on Campus?
Call Counseling Services at (315)-312-4416
24hr National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
COVID-19 Resources for Mental Health: https://www.oswego.edu/counseling-services/covid-19-resources-mental-health