Mental Health
This month is Mental Health Awareness month
May
Mental health issues are rare.
Myth
A common mood disorder that includes persistent worry or fear, which can get worse with time.
Anxiety disorder
What is the recommended amount of sleep that older adults need?
7-8 hours
Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?
Only if you throw it hard enough.
Common signs of mental health issues include:
Extreme mood swings, Changes in eating habits, Excessive worrying or fear, problems concentrating, Avoiding friends or social activities
Many people do not seek treatment for mental illness due to the associated stigma.
Fact
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder
Name one self-care activity that you regularly engage in:
yes, exactly what you said. There are many self care activities you can engage in.
Why didn't Elsa see a doctor for her sore throat and cough?
A cold never bothered her anyway.
The overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings, and behave. A state of emotional and psychological wellbeing in which a person is able to cope and adjust to the stresses of everyday living in a healthy way.
Mental Health
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. Common among victims of crime and the military.
P.T.S.D. (post traumatic stress disorder)
Amount of times it is suggested to do aerobic exercise.
At least 3x a week
Why did the doctor lose his temper?
Because he didn't have any patient's!
A mental health concern may need to be explored and assed to rule out ____ when signs and symptoms of distress increases in duration, dramatically changes, and/or significantly and negatively affect your ability to function on a daily basis.
Mental Illness
I can't do anything to help someone with a mental health problem.
Myth
A serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Combination of hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
Schizophrenia
Name one resource where you can go if you are struggling with your mental health:
-family
-school
-hotlines
-doctor
Did you hear the one about the germ?
Never mind, I don't want to spread it around
This is how many types of mental illness there are.
Nearly 300
Each year, serious mental illness costs the US almost $200 billion in lost earnings.
Fact
This is the most common cause of Dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases.
Alzheimer's Disease
Name 2 reasons why it is important to raise mental health awareness.
Reduces stigma
makes it easier for mental health issues to be identified,
increases the chances for early intervention and better outcomes,
helps people in need know where to receive assistance
creates new improvements in treatment and services
elevates the issue to a community problem, not just individual and family
Who do you call when you need a doctor immediately?
The nearest golf course