Mental Health Stigma
Mental Health problems will affect this many people during their lifetime: 1 in 2? 1 in 4? 1 in 5? Or 1 in 10?
1 in 4, 25%
This is the most common mental illness in high school students
Anxiety. Between 35-40% stated they experience this issue on a regular basis.
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression.
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
Most young adults need this many hours of sleep a night
What are 9-10 hours?
What percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it: 5% 20% 50% or 90%
90%
This common mental illness affects 13% of all teens and is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interest in hobbies or activities
What is depression?
This Canadian Super Star opens up about his mental health issues in the YouTube docuseries called Seasons
Who is Justin Bieber?
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy.......
What are consequence of not getting enough sleep
What is lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated, tiredness, exhaustion, irritability.
What country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world?
The United States with 27%
Alcohol, marijuana and prescription medication misuse are all potentially part of this mental health challenge
Substance Use Disorder
This famous rapper who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder is getting divorced from a famous Kardashian
Kanye West
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
How many 8-ounce glasses of water should an 18 year old drink per day?
10-12
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience this feeling
Shame, not good enough, loneliness
Bulimia, anorexia, and body dysmorphia are examples of this group of mental illnesses that affects 5% of teens
Eating disorders
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Who is Beyonce?
A person who is physically sick goes to see a doctor of medicine, a person who is mentally sick goes to see a ____?
Therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health: 5% 20% 60% or 90%
60%
What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?
Be a friend, talk with them, tell a teacher or counselor, stand up to bullying when you see it, be open about your own struggles, provide resources...
Which female singer came in like a wrecking ball to open up about her depression?
Who is Miley Cyrus?
Positive thinkers have a stronger _____ system.
What is immune?
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
What is Vitamin D?