Mental Health Basics
What is mental health?
Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, behave and manage your feelings.
What is a common sign of mental distress?
Common signs include feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or easily irritated.
What is one treatment option for mental health problems?
Therapy
True or False: Mental health problems are rare.
False. Mental health problems are common and affect millions of people worldwide.
What is stress?
Stress is the body’s response to challenges or demands, which can be either positive or negative.
What is the diffrence between mental health and mental illness?
Mental health is about how you cope with life's challenges, mental illness refers to conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, or behavior.
Name one physical symptom that can show mental health challenges
Headaches, fatigue, or changes in appetite can be signs of mental health struggles
Name a professional who can help someone with their mental health
Psychologists, counselors, or psychiatrists are mental health professionals
True or False: People with mental health disorders are violent.
False. Most people with mental health disorders are not violent and are more likely to be victims of violence.
What’s a healthy way to cope with stress?
Physical activity, talking to someone, or practicing mindfulness are healthy ways to cope with stress.
Name one factor that can affect your mental health
Stress, trauma, genetics, life choices
How can someone’s behavior indicate they might be struggling with mental health?
Withdrawal from friends and family or lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities can indicate mental health issues
How can medication support mental health treatment?
Medication can help manage symptoms and stabilize mood.
True or False: Only people with severe mental illness need treatment.
False. People with mild or moderate mental health problems can benefit from treatment and support.
What role does sleep play in stress management?
Sleep helps to restore the body and mind, and lack of sleep can make stress worse.
What is a mental disorder
A mental disorder is a health condition that disrupts your thoughts, emotions, or behviors, and often requires professional treatment.
What emotional symptom might suggest someone has a mental health problem?
Experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness is a key emotional symptom.
What is peer support, and why is it important in mental health?
talking to others who understand your struggles and can offer guidance, which helps reduce isolation.
True or False: You can snap out of a mental health issue if you try hard enough.
False. Mental health issues require treatment, support, and time to manage, and cannot just be “snapped out of.”
How does relaxation help with stress?
Relaxation techniques, like deep breathing or meditation, help reduce stress by calming the nervous system.
What is one common mental health problem that people face.
Anxiety disorders
How can mental health struggles affect someone’s relationships?
tension or difficulty in communication
Why is early intervention important in mental health treatment?
Early intervention can prevent mental health problems from making it worse and improve the chances of effective recovery.
True or False: Mental health disorders are a sign of weakness.
False. Mental health issues are not a sign of weakness; they are medical conditions that require proper care and support.
How can time management help reduce stress?
Organizing tasks, setting priorities, and breaking down big tasks into manageable steps can reduce feelings of being overwhelmed.