Mental Health
True or false: about 1 in 5 Americans have been diagnosed with a mental illness.
True. It is approximately 26.2% of Americans
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is defined as ____?
Empathy or Judgement?
Empathy
Impulsively making decisions and staying up for days is commonly associated with this diagnosis.
Mania/Bipolar Manic Disorder or General Anxiety?
Mania/Bipolar Manic episode.
True or False: all stress is bad?
False: some stress can be motivating and it natural reaction in your body to certain events.
What is self-esteem?
how we value and perceive ourselves. It's based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can feel difficult to change.
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.
Depression
What mental disorder is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, speech or behavior?
PTSD or Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia
True or False: medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health changes?
True
What are 3 positive coping skills?
writing, reading, exercise, cooking, journaling, watching tv, video games, time with friends and family. etc.
What is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome?
Anxiety
True or False: Mental health only includes your emotional and psychological well-being and not your social well-being.
What is disorder is caused by a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety. Some symptoms can also have physical symptoms like shaking, feeling disorientated, and nausea.
Panic Attack or Depression?
Panic Attack
True or false: Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental disorders.
True: Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives. But anxiety disorders are treatable and a number of effective treatments are available
what is a mental health toolbox?
having different skills handy to increase your wellness and maintain your mental health. including coping skills and self-care techniques.
What is one major obstacle to receiving mental health?
Stigma
Judgement
Fear
Access
Money
Expressing good things from your day, or things that you are thankful for, is a coping strategy know as:
Gratitude or Sympathy?
Gratitude
a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships.
Borderline personality disorder
True or False: Self-harm, isolation, and self-medicating are all signs of negative coping skills?
True
What is self-care and why is important?
Self Care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. When it comes to your mental health, self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy.
A set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something is called a stigma. True or False?
True
What is one sign or symptom of Schizophrenia?
1.Hallucinations
2.Delusions
3.Thought disorder
A mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event and causes symptoms of flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event is called...
PTSD, Depression, or Schizophrenia?
PTSD
True or false: you have to stay focused during meditation for it to work.
False: accepting your mind will wander is beneficial and allowing yourself to do that will open your mind.
When should you seek help for your mental health?
Anytime. keep up on aftercare, get help before you are in crisis, do not be afraid to get help when needed.