Facts and Terms
1 in ___ Americans will experience a mental health disorder in a given year
1 in 5
This is the most common mental health disorder
Anxiety, affecting approximately 19.1% of U.S. adults each year.
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
8 hours
Name a place you can go for mental health help on campus?
L4L, Health Services
How many American adults will experience a serious mental health condition? 10-20 million, 20-30 million, 30-40 million, 40-50 million
40-50 million
True or false: All stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
Practicing self care is not something adults struggle with.
False
When is L4L open?
Mon-Fri: 8:30-4:30
This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health: 5% 20% 40% 60%
60% for fear of being labeled
A person who is struggling with their mental health can seek?
A doctor, therapist, a social worker
List 4 examples of positive self-care people engage in
Journaling, Walking, Exercise, Eating Food, Music, Talking To People, Meditation, Deep Breathing, Good Sleep Hygiene, Taking a Shower/Bath, Seeking Professional Support.
Where is L4L located?
Adams Library Level 1
What country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world?
The U.S.
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be harmful
Stress
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
Where can I go to get outside resources to help me overcome obstacles in my personal life on campus?
L4L