Mental Disorders
_________ is the existence of both a mental illness and substance use disorder at the same time
Co-Occurring
Define stigma (in your own words)
A set of negative and unfair beliefs
True or false: The White House puts out A Proclamation each year for Mental Health Awareness Month
True
True or false: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is defined as a treatable mental disorder that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances such as legal/illegal drugs, alcohol or medications
True
Which band wrote "Stairway to Heaven"?
Led Zeppelin
What are the two most common mental illnesses in the United States?
Anxiety & Depression
True or false: language used when talking about mental health and substance use is important
True!
Example: Try "He has a substance use disorder" instead of "He's an addict/junkie"
What color represents Mental Health Awareness?
Green
Name at least 2 of the 10 guiding principles of recovery
1. Hope 6. Relational
2. Person-delivered 7. Culture
3. Many pathways 8. Addresses Trauma
4. Holisitc 9. Strengths/responsibility
5. Peer support 10. Respect
What do you call a shape with 5 sides?
Pentagon
True or false: Approximately 1% of Americans are affected by Schizophrenia
True
Name 2 harmful effects of stigma
Feelings of shame, hopelessness and isolation
Reluctant to seek help or get treatment
Bullying/harassment
Low self-esteem
What is the mental health crisis and suicide support hotline number you can call or text?
988
Name at least 2 ways to treat substance use disorder
1. Detoxification
2. Therapy- CBT, DBT
3. Medication-assisted therapies
4. Group therapy
5. Inpatient treatment
6. Coping skills
Koalas
___________ is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality
Psychosis
Name 3 ways to help reduce/eliminate stigma
Examples: Advocate, lobby for bills with your local government, share your story, share facts on social media, awareness campaigns, continue educating yourself and/or others, community relationships, use proper language, don't make light/jokes of people with mental illnesses & substance use disorders, fundraising
What does SAMHSA stand for? AND what does NAMI stand for?
SAMHSA: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
Name at least 3 contributing factors to substance use disorder
1. Brain chemistry
2. Genetics
3. Mental illnesses
4. Access and exposure to substances
5. Trauma/ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)
What country invented ice cream?
China
Name at least 3 classifications of mental disorders
1. Mood disorders 4. Psychotic disorders
2. Anxiety disorders 5. Eating disorders
3. Personality disorders 6. Substance use disorders
Name 2 out of the 3 classifications of stigma
1. Public stigma
2. Systemic stigma
3. Self stigma
What year was Mental Health Awareness Month established?
1949
Name the 4 steps in substance use disorder development
1. Experimental use or prescription use
2. Occasional use or using prescriptions not as directed
3. Heavy use
4. Substance use disorder
What vegetable was originally purple?
Carrots