Coping Skills
Name two coping skills related to music.
Singing, dancing, listening to music, etc.
What are the subtypes of ADHD?
Inattentive, Hyperactive, Combined
True/False
ADHD is untreatable
ADHD is lifelong, but it is not untreatable
18 and 24 years old
Which social media app has been most influential in the misdiagnosis crisis of some mental health issues?
Tiktok
Name two coping skills related to art
Drawing, painting, sculpting, knitting
Which personality disorder that we have discussed demonstrates a consistently dysfunctional pattern of dramatic, overly emotional thinking or unpredictable behavior?
Borderline Personality Disorder
True/False
A person can't be treated for a mental health disorder until they are 18.
False. However, some mental health disorders will not be diagnosed until a client is 18 y/o.
True or False:
The heritability of ADHD is 74%, which makes ADHD very likely to be passed down to future generations.
True!
Define stigma, and how is it relevant to mental health discussions?
Stigma: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. Mental health stigma is the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that people have about those with mental health conditions. It can prevent people from seeking care, delay treatment, or cause them to stop treatment, among other things
True or False.
Coping skills can be healthy or unhealthy.
TRUE. Just because you have a method of coping, does not make it a safe/healthy one.
Is this stress or anxiety?
A normal reaction to a challenging situation or event, such as a work deadline, a fight with a loved one, or financial worries. Stress can be uncomfortable, but it can also motivate you to rise to a challenge
Stress
Name a fairly new treatment used for Major Depressive Disorder
ECT/Brain-Stimulation
True or False:
Every mental health disorder we've discussed so far is more common in men than women.
FALSE. Most of the ones we've discussed so far are much more common in women than men.
Which popular Disney/Pixar movie depicts a wide range of emotions, including Anxiety, in the most recent film?
Name two unhealthy ways of coping with anger.
Hitting, yelling, overall destructive behaviors, etc.
True or False:
Phobias are a type of trauma disorder.
False- they are a type of anxiety disorder
Name one type of treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Psychotherapy (DBT, CBT), Medication, Support groups, Stress-management
Name at least one condition that may make Borderline Personality Disorder more likely to develop.
-Genetics, Gender, Childhood Abuse/trauma/adverse event, Neurological changes
Which movie about a famous mathematician depicts the dangers of Schizophrenia? (Hint: we have NOT watched this movie; it is from 2001).
A Beautiful Mind
Name two coping skills we have practiced in Mental Health Awareness Club meetings.
stress ball making/stress balls, drawing, making positive affirmations, bracelet making, watching movies.
Name two main symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder.
- Persistent low mood and loss of interest in activities, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, low self-esteem, feelings of guilt/worthlessness/hopelessness, SI, sleep disturbances, appetite/weight changes
Name one type of therapy that can help treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.
CBT, DBT, Schema-focused therapy, STEPPS, and TFP
True or False.
You are mental health professionals and can diagnose yourselves at will.
FALSE. Always seek attention from a psychological or medical professional when seeking testing, diagnosis, or mental health help.
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