Mental Health
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False
Meeting with a professional to discuss thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
What is therapy?
When you engage in thoughts that are "black and white" that can result in setting unrealistic standards for yourself and others.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
Bonus points: share a situation when you experienced this distortion.
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
Most forms of mental illness have a clear biological marker that we have discovered that proves it is all hereditary.
What is a MYTH.
We have not been able to determine any clear etiologies for mental disorders, but we believe that both biological and environmental factors play a role.
Bonus point: Name one mental disorder that we strongly believe has a genetic predisposition.
A lasting emotional response to a negative event within someone's life.
What is trauma?
This coping skill involves physical activity that can help reduce mental health concerns.
What is exercise?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
When you overgeneralize something, you take an isolated negative event and turn it into a never-ending pattern of loss and defeat.
What is overgeneralization?
What goes around but stays in a corner?
A stamp
More men are affected by depression than women, according to reports.
What is a MYTH.
Research suggests that women are nearly twice as more likely to have depression than men. However, this could be due to societal constructs that have made it difficult for men to discuss their struggles.
Watch the video and identify at least one communication style.
What is aggressive communication and/or assertive communication?
This skill can help aid in pulling people away from anxious thoughts, traumatic flashbacks, or other negative/challenging emotions.
What is grounding?
Bonus points: give an example of a grounding technique.
Focusing on the negative aspects of a situation and ignoring the positive aspects.
What is filtering?
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
A mushroom
Most people who report mental health concerns do not seek treatment.
What is a FACT.
Nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness did not receive mental health services in the previous year.
Nearly 50% of youth aged 8-15 didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking. (Hint: we use it here....)
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? (or CBT)
The goal of _______ _______ is to replace negative behaviors with positive alternatives (like going for a walk or calling a friend).
Behavioral Activation
Watch the video and identify the cognitive distortion.
What is catastrophizing?
I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. Who am I?
A dentist
Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance within the brain.
What is a MYTH.
This theory was falsified but is still widely accepted due to its role in selling psychotropic medication.
Name all the tiers on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs pyramid.
What is physiological, safety, belongingness/love needs, esteem needs, and self-actualization?
A written list of coping strategies and supports.
What is a safety plan?
Bonus points: What is the number for the suicide prevention hotline?
Acceptance of one’s emotions as fact.
Example: "I feel anxious about this, so it must be real danger"
What is emotional reasoning?
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
"You are what you eat"
What is FACT.
There is significant research in the correlation between your gut microbiome and mental health. Some theories are due to your Vagus nerve running from your stomach to your brain, as well as poor diet contributing to mental health decline.