Definitions
A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which a person is able to cope and adjust to the stresses of everyday living in a healthy way.
What is mental health?
Most followed person on Instagram (2017) who has experienced anxiety, panic attacks and depression, which are side effects of her battle with lupus
Who is Selena Gomez?
The month that Mental Health Awareness Month is celebrated in
May
True or false, Einstein’s brain was lighter than the average brain weight
True (but he had a higher than average neuron density)
Three types of mental health treatments
What are:
Some examples: group therapy, medication, medical supervision, recreational therapies, individual therapy, family therapy, support groups, etc.
What does the lime green ribbon symbolize?
What is the name of the mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking?
Al-Anon
Al-Anon is one of the oldest and largest support groups in the world for friends and family of who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking.
It is important to seek this from a trusted person or professional when you are struggling with significant feelings of sadness, anger, fear, or worry.
What is HELP?
Who Am I?
What number can you call to receive help in a mental health crisis?
988 is the Nation’s new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline so anyone in the midst of a crisis can receive life-saving confidential help right away.
True or false, listening to Mozart makes you smarter
False
Eating nutritious meals, surrounding yourself with good people, drinking plenty of water, etc.
What are some ways to healthily cope with mental health struggles?
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
PTSD affects about 9 million U.S adults. A common myth is that PTSD is only experienced by individuals who have been involved in military combat. The truth is, any individual who experiences a life-threatening or traumatic event can develop PTSD.
In ___________ we celebrate national Recovery Month?
September
Every September, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.
This contributes to people keeping their symptoms of mental illness a secret and not reaching out for help.
What is stigma?
Mental illness model Chrissy Teigen suffered with after giving birth to her daughter in 2017
What is postpartum depression?
How many years on average does it take to get treatment after the onset of symptoms?
11 Years
T/F Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like Heart Disease • Stroke • Cancer •
Heart Disease • Stroke • Cancer •
This percentage of Americans suffer from depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder
What is 18.1% (+/- 2)
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
It is illegal for any person to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of what?
0.08% or higher
Alcohol and/or drugs can impair your judgement, especially while driving. In California, the law also applies to driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. The law also extends to prescription and over-the-counter medications which can impair your ability to drive safe.
They are healthy and benefit you in many ways to be able to recognize, identify and verbalize these.
What are feelings?
Most recently, he came under fire for rants on social media related to his ex-wife, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, and her new relationship with Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson, which began in late 2021.
Ye, known as Kanye West before he legally changed his name, is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time, boasting 22 Grammys to date.
In a 2019 interview with David Letterman, the Grammy-winning rapper spoke frankly about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder. “I feel a heightened connection with the universe when I’m ramping up. It is a health issue,” Ye said.
He described his experience with bipolar disorder as “having a sprained brain” similar to having a sprained ankle. “If someone has a sprained ankle, you’re not going to push on him more. With us, once our brain gets to a point of spraining, people do everything to make it worse,” Ye told Letterman.
Things people thought mental illness was caused by in ancient times
What is demonic possession, witchcraft, or an angry god?
T/F Mental illnesses are • Very common • Not very common • Fairly common
About 1 in 5 American adults and 1 in 5 children will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives
Turning to alcohol and drugs
What are unhealthy coping mechanisms?
What is the term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously?
An estimated 9.2 million U.S adults experience both a mental illness and substance use disorder in a given year. It’s important to remember that help is available and recovery is possible.
The use of marijuana before what age may have an impact on brain development?
25
There are basically three ages to remember: 18, 21, and 25. You must be 18 or older and have either a current doctor’s recommendation or medical marijuana ID card to buy medicinal marijuana. You must be 21 or older to use, carry, buy, or grow recreational cannabis in California. Even when it’s legal, a young person’s brain is still developing until age 25. Use of marijuana before age 25 can impact brain development.
What are the three main types of responses to stress?
Flight, Fight, Freeze
"It's not just my pride, it's just 'til these tears have dried,"
Who is Amy Winehouse?
What is "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse?
What year was Mental Health Awareness Month created in the United States?
Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized and celebrated since 1949. President Barack Obama signed a proclamation confirming May as National Mental Health Awareness Month in 2013.
T/F Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 15- 34 in the United states.
True
Three most common Mental Health Disorders in America
What is anxiety, depressive, and bipolar disorder?
At its core, stigma about mental illness is caused by what root problem
Stigma can make people feel alone, embarrassed, ashamed, and often prevents them from seeking treatment when they need it. One way to reduce stigma about mental illness is to use people first language. For example, avoid saying “mentally ill people”, and instead say “people experiencing a mental illness”.
In 2017, _______ was responsible for more than 28,000 deaths in the US, which is more deaths than from any other type of opioid.
Synthetic opioids or Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that is 50x more potent than heroin and 100x more potent than morphine. It can be prescribed in the form of patches, tablets, lozenges, or nasal sprays, as well as illegally made and mixed into other drugs such as marijuana, heroin, or cocaine.
What year was Mental Health Awareness Month created in the United States?
Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized and celebrated since 1949. President Barack Obama signed a proclamation confirming May as National Mental Health Awareness Month in 2013.
The main character in the 2001 movie A Beautiful Mind experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia - The National Alliance on Mental Illness called ‘A Beautiful Mind’ a historic, authentic achievement. The film provides viewers with an inside look into the mind of someone who is battling to separate reality from delusion, as well as dispels many myths about schizophrenia and communicates important truths.
True or false, 60% of your brain is fat
True
True or false, humans only use 10% of their brain
False
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression is the most common mental health challenge in the Unites States. It can change how a person thinks, feels, and acts and cause our body to feel sick too. And whereas sadness is a normal reaction to a loss, disappointment, problem or other difficult situations, if symptoms of sadness and depression last for more than two weeks and impact daily functioning at home, at school and at work it is important to get help.
50% of mental health problems begin by what age
Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14; however, an average of 11 years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms. Acting out during childhood is often times seen as just part of being a kid; however, this is not always the case. Acting out can be a sign of underlying mental health concerns or other life stressors.
What is the name of the medication that is designed to rapidly reverse opioid overdose?
Naloxone aka Narcan
Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of opioids. For an individual who has overdosed, their breathing will slow down or stop, naloxone will quickly restore normal breathing. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that anyone can receive over the counter and without a prescription.