What is the most common type of mental illness in the United States?
Anxiety or anxiety disorders
Name two of the most successful and well-known tools to treat clinical mental health issues
-Therapy (CBT, psychotherapy)
-Medication
Others include mindfulness and social support, or holistic measures like yoga, deep breathing, etc
Why don’t some people share negative feelings such as sadness, being hurt, or struggling with addiction?
Stigma, shame, embarrassment
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
How many hours of sleep is healthy for adults to have?
At least 7 hours (7-9), minimum 5.5
This is a chronic mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings between periods of mania (elevated mood) and depression
Bipolar Disorder
What is the phone number for the mental health or crisis hotline?
988
or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
National Behavior Health Crisis Line
What does SMART goals stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant (or realistic)
Time-bound
Name one example of a cognitive distortion
All or nothing / Black and white thinking
Catastrophizing, Labeling
Overgeneralization, Personalization
Mental Filtering, Emotional Reasoning
Blaming, Mind Reading
Discounting, Minimizing
Humor as a Coping Skill: Why did the scarecrow win so many awards?
He was out standing in his field.
What do you call false thoughts and beliefs that are not based on reality?
1 in how many adults in the US experience symptoms of a mental illness each year
1 in 5
Keeping to yourself, stopping communication with friends and family, and wanting to be alone most of the time is called what?
Isolation
What are the five stages of change?
Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason, often mistaken for a heart attack, is an example of this.
Panic Attack
What does IOP stand for and what level of care is it? (The group you are in right now!)
Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 coping strategy (what specifically does it involve?
5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
What treatment modality does "Putting your thoughts on trial" come from?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions in the moment. It helps to lower heart rate and stop adrenaline production quickly. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
What does MDD stand for?
hint: a common mental health disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Name at least one element of a safety plan that is created when a person is experiencing a crisis
3 warning signs of a crisis developing
3 internal coping strategies
People or places that provide healthy distraction
Who can you ask for help?
Professionals or agencies you can contact
Plan to make environment safer
What month is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
Mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, being fully aware of what is happening at the time, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
This practice involved repeating positive statements to oneself to cultivate self compassion and improve mood.
Positive Affirmations/ Self Talk