Stigma
Which gender experiences the most stigma surrounding mental health?
Male
TRUE OR FALSE: You cannot talk to someone who is suicidal about suicide.
FALSE. Conversations about suicide can be difficult to approach, but they are very important to have, especially if you suspect someone may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Roughly 1 in __ Americans suffer from a form of mental illness.
5
Most adults require __ to __ hours of sleep each night.
7 to 9
This breathing technique models a shape.
Square/box breathing!
Lack of __________ may contribute to the stigmatization of mental illness.
Understanding/knowledge
TRUE OR FALSE: Depiction of mental illness in the media is often glamorized, romanticized, and/or inaccurate.
TRUE. While not true for all, many depictions of mental health in the media are adjusted for entertainment purposes.
Suicide is the #__ leading cause of death among people ages 15-24 in the US.
2
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated.
_______ is a coping skill you may use in an attempt to take your mind off of worry or stress-inducing thoughts.
Distraction
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience this feeling.
Shame, hesitation to get help, not good enough, loneliness.
TRUE OR FALSE: Children can exhibit symptoms of mental illness.
TRUE. 1/2 of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and 3/4 of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
________ disorders are the most common mental health disorder.
Anxiety
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, etc.
Define mindfulness.
Mindfulness is the practice of purposely bringing one's attention to the present-moment experience.
How may someone with mental illness be treated due to the stigma surrounding it?
Treated differently, isolated, perceived as dangerous, deprived of certain opportunities, etc.
TRUE OR FALSE: There are never warning signs of suicide.
FALSE. There are almost always warning signs before a suicide attempt. Common signs may include making statements about suicide, becoming socially withdrawn, giving away belongings, and change in normal routine.
Over 1 in __ adults with a mental illness do not receive treatment.
2
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps with overall mental health, mood, and maintain general health.
Vitamin D
Exercise is a popular coping skill due to the fact that aerobic exercise causes your brain to release ________.
Endorphins (feel-good hormones!)
Over ___% of individuals with mental health problems will not seek treatment due to stigma.
60
TRUE OR FALSE: Mental illness is impossible to prevent.
FALSE. While many uncontrollable factors play into the development of mental illness, some factors are preventable. For example, promoting the social and emotional well-being of youth may decrease the risk of developing mental illness.
In the US, there are over ___ individuals for every one mental health provider.
350
What are the five dimensions of self-care?
Physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual
What is the 54321 grounding technique?
5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel/touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste