Mental Health Statistics
Adults who had experienced 4 or more ACEs showed a 12 times higher prevalence of health risks such as alcoholism, drug use, depression, and suicide attempts True or False?
ACEs: Adverse Childhood Experiences such as physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional neglect, verbal abuse, family member who is depressed or diagnosed with other mental illness, losing a parent to separation, divorce or death, family member who is addicted to alcohol or other substance, witnessing a mother being abused, family member who is in prison
True
This condition is:
usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events.
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Biploar Disorder
C. Depression
D. Social Phobia
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is a positive affirmation?
Positive phrases or statements that we repeat to ourselves
Mental health disorders are caused by all of these but one. Which one is incorrect?
Neglect, trauma, genetics, abuse, laziness
Laziness
What are two support groups that assist individuals to address their substance use?
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
1 in how many teens experience a mental health disorder each year?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
B. 5
This condition is:
a set of emotional problems that can occur after someone has expereinced a terrible, stressful life event.
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. PTSD
C. Schizophrenia
D. ADHD
B. PTSD
What is self-care?
Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health.
What are some reasons people struggle to get better
A. access to resources
B. money
C. fear of the stigma associated to mental illness
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
What does NAMI stand for?
A. National Alliance on Mental Illness
B. National Allies on Mental Illness
C. Nothing Against Mental Illness
A. National Alliance on Mental Illness
Provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness to individuals and families affected by mental illness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives
How much more likely are youth in detention (custody) likely to suffer form psychosis (delusions, hallucinations, incoherent or nonsense speech and behavior that is inappropriate for the situation) than youth in the community?
A. 10 times
B. 20 times
C. 30 times
D. 40 times
A. 10
What mental health condition is:
"an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development."
ADHD
Are drug use, drug abuse, addiction, and dependency the same? Yes or No
No
Drug Use: using illegal substances, misusing prescription medicines, or misusing over the counter medicines
Drug Abuse: using substances in high quantities, can't control your intake or feel you need them to perform a specific function
Drug Addiction: chronic brain disease causing a person to take drugs repeatedly despite the harm they cause
Drug Dependency: physical condition where either your body or mind adapts to you using substance
People often call someone living with a mental health condition by that diagnosis. For example, someone living with schizophrenia is often referred to as schizophrenic. Is that the correct way to identify people with a mental health condition?
No
This person is living with...
What is 988 the number to?
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Which is a national network of local crisis centers operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the US that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
What percent of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. have a serious mental health condition?
A. 5-10%
B. 20-25%
C. 50-60%
D. 100%
B. 20-25%
What is:
a long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations.
A. OCD
B. Social Phobia
C. Anxiety
D. Fear
Name 2 coping strategies
1 Mediation
2. Grounding
3. Deep Breathing
4. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
5. Coloring/Journaling
6. Distractions - music, watching tv, taking a walk, etc
The 'looney bin and nut house' are unacceptable and out of date terms that some people unfortunately still use. These terms are used to describe what? What is the proper name for this?
A psychiatric hospital
What is a community resources that provides a 24 hour response service to anyone experiencing a behavioral health crisis?
CAT - Crisis Assessment Team
How many teens and young adults with substance use disorder also have a mental health disorder?
A. 12%
B. 85%
C. 65%
D. 0%
C. 65%
What mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life?
Major Depression
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being affecting how we think, feel, and act as well as determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices
What is a negative stigma and why is it dangerous when it comes to mental health?
When something is viewed in a negative way. This can be dangerous with mental health because people may be afraid to speak up or seek help.
What community resource can an individual reach out to in order to obtain support if they are experiencing domestic violence or know someone that is?
National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799 SAVE
Provides crisis intervention, domestic violence education, safety planning, directly connecting caller to service providers such as local shelters, referrals to agencies that provide legal, economic self sufficiency, sexual assault, elder abuse, children's and other related services