Let's Be Real
This disorder is characterized by hallucinations and delusions.
Schitzophrenia
Doing this is an unhealthy way of coping with stress.
Substance abuse, Excessive alcohol consumption, Emotional eating, Self-harm, Isolation, Impulsive or risky behaviors
The word used to describe the negative stereotypes and attitudes surrounding mental health.
Stigma
The most common illicit drug used by people aged 14 and over from 2022–2023 was what?
Cannabis
This famous Olympian is diagnosed with ADHD.
Michael Phelps
____ is the leading cause of death for young adults age 15-24 in Australia (2022).
Suicide. 2nd are land transport accidents. 3rd is accidental poisoning
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
3 reasons why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden" others - Difficult to talk about - Feel vulnerable - Fear of being judged - Stigma - Don't know who to tell - Don't think the problem is "serious enough" - Asking for help is "giving up"
Signs that someone has used this substance are dilated pupils, mood or behavior changes, seeing sounds or hearing colors, and sudden onset of anxiety or depression.
Hallucinogens - LSD, Acid, Shrooms
This Star Wars star has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder.
Carrie Fischer
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well - True/False
True. Having a family history of mental illness can increase your risk of developing one, but it doesn't guarantee it, as many factors contribute to mental health.
These are the two most common mental health disorders.
Depression and Anxiety
Doing this can promote positive mental health.
Mindfulness, exercise, going to church, socialising, etc.
This substance can cause excessive dry mouth, tooth grinding, and jaw clenching, leading to poor dental hygiene. This substance can also cause heart failure and death, even with the first use.
Meth
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life? J.K Rowling (Harry Potter) Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games)
J.K. Rowling
Males attempt suicide more often than females do. True/False
False. Suicide statistics reveal that women are roughly three times more likely to attempt suicide, though, as of 2022, men are four times more likely to die by suicide.
Symptoms of this include sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop.
A panic/anxiety attack
Counselors at Counseling Services can prescribe medication. True/False
False. However, counselors can help facilitate referrals to local psychiatrists. Also, Health Services does prescribe for general conditions such as depression and anxiety.
This substance is more commonly associated with fatal overdoses.
Heroin - Oxycontin, Methadone, Morphine, and Codeine also fall into this category
This member of the royal family struggled with a severe eating disorder.
Princess Diana
There is no cure for mental illness - True/False
True. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
43.7% of Australians aged 16-85 had experienced this at some point in their life.
A mental health disorder
Exercise produces this neurochemical that produces a "natural high".
Endorphins
Mixing these two substances is the leading cause of substance-combination related deaths
Alcohol and cocaine
This former Disney star has a history of self-harm (cutting) and hospitalizations. Miley Cyrus or Selena Gomez or Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato