All about MH
What is one way you think schools or communities can help remove the stigma around mental health? Short answer.
open answer!
By talking about it more, educating others on mental health, having trainings, talking about trauma, having daily check-ins, having more 'safe spaces' available for youth to talk about mental health.
Who is someone that can help connect an individual to resources and extra support?
Case Manager
What do you call someone that is licensed to help individuals with their mental health?
Therapist or Clinician
medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
WACK!: medication can be helpful for some, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
What is a mental health disorder where the individual struggles with staying focused and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Genetics, a stressful job, stressful home life, traumatic life event(s), and/or a chemical imbalance in the brain, are all contributing factors to developing______ _______ _______.
Mental Health disorders. However mental health is never just determined- just because you may have experienced or endured any of those factors that doesn't mean you WILL develop any mental health issues.
True or False : It is a case managers job to do everything for their client.
FALSE. A case manager is there to help and support, but is not responsible for doing all the hard work. The client and case manager need to work together.
True or False: Trauma can be healed with therapy and positive coping skills.
True! Therapy can help identify triggers and help with healing trauma(s).
Practicing meditation and mindfulness can help reduce stress.
Fact!
What is a severe and long-lasting form of sadness that negatively affects everyday life?
Depression
The stigma around mental health causes those who suffer to experience this feeling(s):
Shame, hesitation to get help, not good enough, loneliness
Everything that is shared with your case manager or therapist is confidential unless
you disclose that someone is hurting you, you have plans on hurting someone or are hurting someone or yourself, or if an elderly is being abused.
True or False: A therapist can help anyone even if they don't want the help.
False. A therapist can only help someone who is willing to put in the work and more importantly they have to be READY. Nobody should force therapy on anyone.
all stress is bad.
WACK! Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
What is a mental health disorder which affects the frequency of fluctuation of someone's mental state/mood?
Bi-Polar disorder
Name 3 examples of positive self-care habits
- Engaging in physical activity, Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, Getting at least 8 hours of sleep, Taking time to relax, Having a growth mindset, Spending time with loved ones, Managing stress and anxiety in healthy ways, Having healthy boundaries, making time to do things that make you feel good emotionally and physically (hobbies, nails, painting, cleaning, etc.)
Setting ____________ are always important when it comes to social workers and their participants.
Boundaries.
After obtaining a degree in medicine, this professional will evaluate a patient’s mental condition along with their physical condition. In most states they are allowed to prescribe medication.
A psychiatrist.
Crying releases feel-good chemicals that help ease pain.
Fact! your body releases endorphins that help ease emotional and physical pain after crying for long periods of time.
What is a mental health disorder which comes to be as a result of a stressful event, typically causing a long lasting fear or anxiety in relation to a person, place, or thing?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Why is normalizing talking about mental health so important? Explain. Short answer.
open answers! Mental health is important! We cannot pour from and empty glass. <3
What are some of the types of things case managers help their clients out with? Be specific name at least 2
Any of these answers: academics, school enrollment, rehab, supportive housing, affordable housing, job skill training, family therapy, helping find childcare, help get an ID, help you build a resume, etc.
What are some of the types of things therapists help their clients out with? Be specific name at least 2
Help clients have a more positive mind, help encourage self care, help clients start their healing journey, help clients with positive coping skills, help clients with substance use, etc.
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder you cannot live a normal life.
WACK! Having mental health issues doesn't make you any less deserving of a normal life!
A complex long-term mental health disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People that suffer from this may experience hallucinations, delusions, and cognitive issues. The name translates to split mind.
Schizophrenia