Mental Health Disorders
What mental health disorder is commonly associated with feeling very sad, losing interest in activities, and low energy for long periods of time?
What is depression?
What word describes unfair judgment or negative stereotypes about people with mental health challenges?
What is stigma?
Name one healthy coping strategy that can help reduce stress or anxiety.
What is: exercise, music, journaling, deep breathing, talking to someone.
What nationwide 3-digit number can people call or text during a mental health crisis?
What is 988?
What two disorders has Joey self-disclosed he is diagnosed with? (exact medical/clinical terms only - not just acronyms).
What is substance use disorder (SUD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What disorder involves excessive worry, nervousness, or fear that can interfere with school, sleep, or daily life?
What is anxiety?
True or False: Mental health disorders are a sign of weakness.
What is false?
What coping skill involves slowly breathing in and out to calm the body and mind?
What is deep breathing (or mindful breathing)?
What school-based support person can students talk to about stress, emotions, peer conflict, or academic concerns?
What is school counselor?
What event is the only time of year clubhouse/roots members are allowed on Ashley's MAIN CAMPUS?
What is the Ashley's Alumni Reunion?
SEPTEMBER 26th BY THE WAYYY!!!
This disorder can make it hard for someone to focus, stay organized, or sit still and is often diagnosed during childhood or adolescence.
What is ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).
What is one positive thing you can do if a friend opens up about struggling with their mental health?
What is: listen without judging, encourage support, check in on them.
What is the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill?
What is: Healthy coping helps long term without harm; unhealthy coping may feel good short term but creates more problems.
What is therapy?
A professional support service where people talk with a trained mental health provider to improve emotional wellness and coping.
What age did Joey find himself in the grips of addiction?
What is 12 years old?
This disorder involves extreme changes in mood, energy, and activity levels, including emotional “highs” and “lows.”
What is bipolar disorder?
What type of stigma happens when a person begins believing negative stereotypes about themselves because of their mental health struggles?
What is self-stigma?
This coping strategy focuses on paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
What does the Harford County Health Department help provide for community members?
What is: mental health resources, substance use services, prevention programs, referrals, crisis support.
The year model of the Clubhouse Ford Transit (11 seater).
What is 2020?
This mental health condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event and may include flashbacks, nightmares, or feeling constantly “on edge.”
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
Why can stigma be dangerous for adolescents struggling with mental health?
What is: prevents asking for help, increases isolation, worsens symptoms, fear of judgment.
Why is avoiding emotions completely usually not an effective long-term coping strategy?
What is: emotions build up, problems stay unresolved, stress can worsen over time.
What is the purpose of the Harford Crisis Center?
What is: emergency mental health support, crisis stabilization, assessment, immediate help for behavioral health crises.
True/False: Due to stigma, Joey does NOT count his alcohol and marijuana detox in treatment as a part of his recovery time due to being administered the benzodiazepine Librium.
HECKAAAAA FALSE FUDGE STIGMAAAA IM HIMMMMMMMMM!!!!!