Mental Health is "No Cap"
In Bi Polar disorder, what is it called when the person diagnosed is not sleeping, is in a highly energetic and euphoric state of mind?
Manic Phase, or "Mania"
This is a condition in which a person restricts calories from food to none or almost none.
Anorexia Nervosa
A person with this diagnosis often has feelings of being anxious and nervous.
Anxiety
This teacher is GOATED:
Mr. Barnes 😎
True or False: Medication and therapy can be helpful in dealing with mental health challenges.
TRUE
Mr. Barnes' favorite Superhero is _________________.
No CAP-tain America 🦸♂️
A condition in which a person might withdrawal from friends and family, and is NOT being interested in activities that used to bring a person great joy.
Depression
A person with this diagnosis feels scared even if they are safe and there is nothing to be afraid of.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Isn't it true that a good way to get better from a mental health condition is to ignore the symptoms and hope it works itself out on its own?
FALSE!!! A person needs to confront the symptoms and seek help.
Are children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety?
No they are not too young.
Name two techniques or strategies a person can use to combat symptoms of depression.
Potential answers not limited to:
Exercise, sunlight, therapy, medication, socializing, walking and more...
A condition in which hallucinations and mistrust of people (paranoia), and thinking that people are conspiring against you. This usually doesn't usually present itself until after around 18-25 years old.
Schizophrenia
A person with this diagnosis has a hard time focusing and sitting still making finishing things very hard.
ADHD
An example of trying to get better from a mental health challenge in a healthy way is seeing a _______________________.
Mental Health Professional
This is a condition in which a person eats food and then purges it before it can digest, throwing it up or using laxatives.
Eating Disorder - Bulimia
Negative, incorrect beliefs, stereotype or label are other names for this.
Stigma
A person with this diagnosis experiences dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. People with ______ experience high and low moods—known as mania and depression
Bi-Polar disorder
Name one healthy coping strategy when dealing with an eating disorder:
Mindful Eating
Challenge Negative Thoughts
Seek Social Support
Practice Self Care
Body Positivity
Emotional Regulation
Healthy Food Choices
Stress Management
Meal Planning
Learn New Skills
A form of self care where a person writes down things they are thankful for in their life.
Gratitude Journaling
Name the people needed on the team to help a person recover from an eating disorder:
1. Doctor
2. Nutritionist
3. Mental Health Professional
When the symptoms you are experiencing are given a name.
Diagnosis
This is a mental health condition where social cues can be easily misunderstood or misread. This person could also, but not always dislike physical touch.
Autism
____________________ is a term for a variety of treatment techniques that aim to help a person identify and change troubling emotions, thoughts, and behavior. Most _____________ takes place with a licensed and trained mental health care professional and a patient meeting one on one or with other patients in a group setting.
Psychotherapy or "talk therapy."
A person with _________________ uses food as a tool to feel better, and eats large amounts of it while feeling guilt and shame afterward.
Binge Eating Disorder
An important step in helping a teen friend deal with an eating disorder...
Get a trusted adult involved so they can help them get the treatment they need.