Normalizing MH
What is the definition of a stigma? What is a common stigma concerning mental health?
When someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype).
Common mental health disorder for kids
anxiety
What is self care?
The practice of tending to one’s own energy and needs
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
Anxiety
True or False: Being isolated from others is healthy
False!!
Social isolation can add to existing mental illnesses, and it can make feelings of loneliness even worse, creating some serious negative effects on one's health and well-being.
1 in 5 adults in America experience ________
mental illnesses
7.7 million children in the U.S have _____
A mental health related diagnosis
What are one or two ways you can maintain balance at school when you have a lot to do?
Go to bed earlier, pack what you need for school the day before, pick out your clothes the day before, use a planner to write down your assignments and extracurricular responsibilities, say no when you don't have time to do something, ask someone for help!
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
Depression
True or False: If you have a mental illness you have it for life.
False, some mental illnesses will need to be managed throughout your life and some you will be able to conquer.
What is a cause of stress?
Open answer
Everything that is shared with your school counselor or therapist is confidential unless...
you disclose that someone is hurting you, you have plans on hurting someone or are hurting someone or yourself.
What are some activities you can do to help deal with stress?
Make time for yourself, exercise, take a nap, paint, draw, write, play with a pet, meet up with your friends, spend some time outside, turn off you phone for awhile, help someone else
Depression occurs at the same time every year.
Seasonal depression
True or False : Therapy can help you with mental illness
True!!! Like any illness, there is treatment for mental illness.
What is one way you think schools or communities can help remove the stigma around mental health?
Open Answer
What is the most common negative affect of social media?
Cyberbullying
Name one or two consequences of not getting enough sleep.
It limits your ability to learn, concentrate, and solve problems. It could also lead to a shorter temper or becoming impatient.
Any of a range of phycological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits.
Eating disorders
True or false: Having a mental illness means you are weak
False!!!
If you feel frustrated at school, how can you express your frustrations in a good way?
Talking with a school counselor, or a trusted adult.
When are there services available to help you if you are struggling with mental illness?
Always
Who can you go to for help?
School counselor, teacher, or trusted adult
A psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
True or false: You can tell if someone has a mental illness.
False!!!