Mental Health 101
This state of well-being allows individuals to cope with stress, realize their abilities, and contribute to their community
What is mental health
Strategies aimed to support our mind and body (ex: sleep, nutrition, exercise)
what is self care
The negative beliefs or attitudes associated with a person or a situation
What is stigma
The most common mental health condition in the U.S.
What is anxiety
Confidential service providing support 24/7 for those in need
What is a crisis hotline
One out of every 5 young persons could be diagnosed with this
what is mental illness
A form of self-care by being present in the moment and accepting challenging thoughts or feelings
What is mindfulness
Methods effective in promoting health and reducing stigma
What is education and awareness
Name 3 symptoms of depression?
What are feeling of sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in appetite, too much or too little sleep
This organization provides a variety of mental health support groups for adolescents
What is NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Name 3 mental illnesses
what is anxiety, depression, bipolar, conduct, etc.
How we try to overcome, avoid or minimize mental health challenges (good or bad)
What are coping skills
The adolescents fear that parents or others will find out if they are having mental health struggles
Confidentiality concerns
The condition that can develop after one witnesses or experiences a traumatic event
What is PTSD
The positive action of someone helping or understanding those with mental health conditions
what is empathy
Name 3 factors that influence mental health under our control
coping strategies, self-esteem, perceptions of mental health and help-seeking, stress levels, relationships, substance use, willingness to talk about thoughts and feelings
People to talk to, share our struggles with or even one person we can be honest with
What is a support network
Rural location, lack of transportation, limited availability of mental health care professionals making it difficult to access care.
What is access to services
Mood disorder involving severe mood swings
what is Bipolar disorder
Name 3 signs of mental health concern
what is persistent sadness, mood swings, sleeping problems, substance use disorder, changes in appetite, feelings of hopelessness, constant worry...
Name 3 factors that influence mental health out of our control
genetics, medical history, upbringing and early life experiences, others perception of us, past trauma or difficult experiences
Name 3 different coping skills
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Not understanding what mental health conditions are, lack of understanding of available resources or how to access them
what is lack of mental health literacy
Type of anxiety disorder characterized by intense sudden panic and fear of future attacks
what is panic disorder
Name 3 people or resources you could seek help from
What is a parent, school counselor, school nurse, teacher, psychiatrist, therapist, primary care doctor