Mental Health 1
Name one unhealthy way of coping with your emotions.
Substance abuse, Excessive alcohol consumption,
Emotional eating, Self-harm, Isolation,
Impulsive or risky behaviors
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
What is a cause of stress?
Upcoming Tests, Too Much Homework, A Heavy Workload, Lack Of Organization, Too Little “Down Time”, Poor Sleep Schedule, Lack Of Support, Transitioning To A New Environment, Classes That Are Too Hard
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
What are coping skills?
This mental health condition is 4th among all diseases worldwide usually the condition involves feeling down or sadness.
Depression
Name 2 types of depression
Clinical, bipolar, postpartum, seasonal
True or False: Being isolated from others is heathy.
False.
loneliness has been found to raise levels of stress, impede sleep and, in turn, harm the body. Loneliness can also develop depression or other mental health disorders
Name 2 Mental Health Disorders (Besides Anxiety and Depression)
List three coping skills
Listen to music, talk to someone, go for a walk, etc...
This common coping strategy involves dedicating time to cardiovascular activity in order to reduce stress.
Physical Exercise
True or False: All Stress is Bad
False
Good stress: ride a roller coaster, compete in a game, go on a first date, Play a game in the classroom.
More than ____ million Americans struggle with mental illness.
25 million
50 million
75 million
50
In 2022, what were the two most common mental health disorders?
Depression and Anxiety
TRUE OR FALSE:
diet is important to mental health
TRUE:
EAT SOMETHING
Title of doctor who prescribes Psychiatric medications
Psychiatrist
26% of Americans ages 18 and older -- about 1 in 4 adults -- suffers from ________ .
Mental Health Disorder
What is self-care?
"Self-care means taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions, and improve physical health."
(Therapist Aid, LLC)
What is the full name of OCD?
What is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds
Suicide
This term means a cause of stress or anxiety.
Stressor
TRUE or FALSE:
Mental illness can be genetic
TRUE!
Beside mental wellness, name three other types of wellness
Physical, Emotional, Social
What is a common technique you can use to calm down when you are upset that requires catching your breaths?
Deep Breathing
What are examples of Effective Communication?
Listening before speaking, fully listening to what others are saying, not interrupting, calmly communicating ideas, etc.
In what state was the first psychiatric hospital in the USA established? *Hint: it is a state north of Virginia
Pennsylvania