Mental Health Awareness Month
What month is mental health awareness month?
May
1 in ___ adults live with a mental illness
5
61.5 million people
Anxiety is the most common mental health concern worldwide
True
Anxiety disorders are the most common, impacting nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.
persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities, significant changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, social withdrawal, unexplained physical pain,
Depression
Mental health is 'caused by' (2 answers might be correct):
A) Genetics (Runs in the family)
B) Bad Behavior
C) Our Environment (School, Friends, Stress)
D) Our Habits
A and C!
A) Genetics (Runs in the family)
&
C) Our Environment (School, Friends, Stress)
What color ribbon represents mental health awareness month?
Green
1 in __ adults experience serious mental illness
20
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-24
True
persistent worry about future attacks, physical symptoms like a pounding heart and chest pain, and fear of losing control or dying,
Chills or hot flashes, numbness or tingling sensations
Feeling of being detached from oneself (depersonalization) or sensations of unreality (derealization)
Happens out of the blue and intensity increases within minutes
Panic Attack
Name the "happy chemicals" in your brain
Dopamine serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins
This 3-digit dialing code is the National Mental Health Crisis and Suicide hotline, launched in 2022.
988
1 in ___ youth ages (6-17 years old) have a mental health disorder
7
Stress is always bad for you
False
learning new skills, problem solving skills, short term manageable challenges
persistent, excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily life, often causing symptoms like rapid heart rate, muscle tension, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and trouble sleeping
Physical signs include nausea, sweating, trembling, and headaches, along with behavioral avoidance of feared situations
Usually trigger is identified
Anxiety
Which gender experiences the most stigma surrounding mental health?
Male
What is this years theme for mental health awareness month?
More good days together
Which race group has the highest prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults?
Multiracial: 35.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
Black: 20.9%
White: 25.1%
Alcohol and drugs can cause brain functioning problems or health problems down the line.
True
Alcohol and drugs stop your brain from properly developing the way it's supposed to! The human brain is not fully developed until age 25, so any substances you use prior to this could cause damage.
Alcohol and other substance can cause heart, lung and other health problems later in life.
Flashbacks, nightmares, avoidant behaviors, negative changes in mood and thoughts (isolation, blame), and heightened arousal/reactivity (startling easily, irritability, insomnia).
Post traumatic stress disorder
What does BPD stand for
Borderline personality disorder
When was mental health awareness month established?
1949
Mental Health America launches the first Mental Health Week, which grew into a full month of awareness in May.
Mental health is considered a disease.
True
Just like heart disease or a common cold mental health is considered a medical condition and a disease. There are symptoms and treatments just like a physical illness.
Trauma can only be diagnosed in a war veteran.
False
Trauma can be diagnosed with someone whose experienced mental, physical, sexual or emotional abuse along with other symptoms/ situations, NOT just as a diagnosis based on having experienced combat.
When the brain feels unsafe or in danger
extreme mood swings between high-energy "mania" or "hypomania" (elevated/irritable mood, reduced sleep, racing thoughts, risky behavior) and low-energy depression (sadness, fatigue, hopelessness).
Bipolar disorder
What type of mental health professional is Ms. Alyssa
Social worker