Mental Health Basic
This term refers to a person’s overall emotional, psychological, and social well‑being.
mental health
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
True
According to Statistics Canada, in 2022, 18% of Canadians ages 15 and older suffers from this.
Mental Health Disorder
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.
Why did the brain bring a notebook to therapy?
It had too many thoughts to unpack.
What are all these considered?
Anxiety, depression, and PTSD
mental health disorders
The body’s “fight, flight, or freeze” response is controlled by this which nervous system.
sympathetic nervous system
This global campaign aims to reduce stigma and increase understanding of mental health.
mental health awareness
What are two main things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise & Talking about your problems
Why did the emotion take a deep breath?
It was practicing self‑regulation.
What are these examples of?
Impulsively buying things on Amazon and staying up for days is commonly associated with this.
Mania or Bipolar
Which brain function includes:
planning, impulse control, and decision‑making.
executive functions
This evidence‑based therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns.
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They’d crack each other up.
What is this called
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
Panic Attack
Which part of the brain house the executive function
prefrontal cortex
While these particular things are compelling, they're not always reliable b/c they distort reality and may negatively affect how we behave.
feelings
TRUE or FALSE, Can anger lead to mental illness?
TRUE: Chronic or uncontrolled anger can lead to, or be a symptom of, mental health conditions.
Why did the math book look sad?
Because it had too many problems.
This chemical messenger in the brain is commonly associated with mood regulation.
serotonin
This phrase describes stigma, shame, and negative beliefs people may internalize about their own mental illness.
internalized stigma
This type of therapy involves multiple people and focuses on relational dynamics.
Family Therapy
The ability to adapt and bounce back from stress, trauma, or adversity is known by this term.
resilience
Why did the coffee file a police report?
It got mugged.