Mental Health Symptoms
Mental Health Professions
Positive Mental Health
Celebrities
100
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating
Anxiety
100
Name 2 types of professionals that provide support to those who struggle with mental illness
What is a recreation therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist , nursing...
100
This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment
What is mindfulness
100
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Ellen DeGeneres
200
Name five types of symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and the “negative” symptoms (e.g. flat affect, social isolation, etc).
200
After obtaining a degree in medicine, this professional will evaluate a patient’s mental condition along with their physical condition. In most states, they are allowed to prescribe medication.
What is a Psychiatrist
200
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...??
200
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
300
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying
Panic attacks
300
These professionals typically obtain a Ph.D. and aid people with cognitive, emotional, and social needs. They observe, interpret, and record how people relate to one another and their environments.
What is a Psychologist
300
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
300
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
400
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur
Fight-or-flight response
400
The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving, living arrangements and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society.
What is a Social Worker
400
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
400
This actor /comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues
Robin Williams
500
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)
Bipolar
500
Working under the supervision of a medical doctor, these professionals are able to perform psychological therapies, administer psychiatric medication, and day to day care, goal setting
What is a Psychiatric Nurse
500
What is the national suicide phone number and text number?
1800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
500
This president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks. Hint: He originated from Illinois
Abraham Lincoln