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It is rare and often difficult to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. True/False
False. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Mental health disorders also account for the most common type of disability in America.
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3 things that students may have difficulty adjusting to.
Missing family and friends - Meeting new people - Schedule demands - Different weather - Being "on their own" - Roommates - New town
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This kind of counseling allows students to meet with other students and discuss common or shared concerns and experiences. These are meant to provide support and education about specific concerns.

What is Group counseling

100

Withdrawal from this substance can be fatal but can be treated by a therapeutic group called AAA.

What is alcohol.

100

This famous American Olympian Gymnast was diagnosed with depression.

Who is Simone Biles.

200
____ is the 2nd cause of death for young adults age 15-24.
Suicide. 1st are accidents. 3rd is homicide
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This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
200

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"

200

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.

What are hallucinogens - LSD, Acid, and Shrooms.

200
This Star Wars star has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder.
Who is Carrie Fischer
300
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well - True/False
True. If someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
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This is present in bi-polar disorders and includes episodes of elevated mood, grandiose thoughts, decrease in impulse control, and decrease need for sleep
What is mania
300

If a student is having signs of depression feeling sad or having a depressed mood. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting. Trouble sleeping. How should they immediately notify?

Parent, School Counselor, Nurse, or any school staff. 

300

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.

What is Meth

300

The first professional tennis player to withdraw from French Opening Olympics tournament because of anxiety and depression.




Who is Naomi Osaka.

400
Males attempt suicide more often than females do. True/False
False. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
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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.
What is a panic/anxiety attack
400
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.
400

This substance is more commonly associated with fatal overdoses.

What is Heroin - Oxycontin, Methadone, Morphine, and Codeine also fall into this category

400

This member of the royal family struggled with a severe eating disorder.

Who is Princess Diana

500
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.
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What are the five categories that students should be aware and develop socially and emotionally as they grow in order to be productive and successful? 

What is Social Awareness, Self Awareness, Health Relationship, Self Management, and Responsible Decision Making.

500

You Social Emotional Health is extremely important in living a productive life. Identity two coping strategies that will reveal stress.

What is mediation, reading a book, physical fitness activity, talking to someone, or doing something you enjoy.

500

Mixing these two substances is the leading cause of substance-combination related deaths

What are alcohol and cocaine

500

This former Disney star has a history of self-harm (cutting) and hospitalizations. 

Who is Demi Lovato

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