Myth or Fact
Mental health issues are rare.
MYTH: 1 in 5 (20%) teenagers between the ages of 15-24 have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
-Feeling hopeless, sad, empty, guilt or shame
-Loss of energy or interest in activities
-Weight loss
-Change in sleeping and/or eating patterns
-Difficulty concentrating
-Thoughts of suicide
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you don't have any advice to give them?
YES. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. Sometimes just listening is all they need.
True or False: Admitting that something is wrong (feeling anxiety, depressed or addicted) is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
What is the only Animal with 4 knees?
Elephant
People with a mental health disorder will not get better.
MYTH: Once diagnosed, mental illness is TREATABLE. People can live a productive and positive life while receiving help for the mental illness.
Name 3 symptoms of anxiety.
-Excessive anxiety and worry
-Difficulty controlling the anxiety and worry
-Feeling restless
-Easily fatigued or tired
-Difficulty concentrating
-Irritability
-Muscle Tension
-Difficulty sleeping
True or False: If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
Name 3 places you can go to OR 3 people you can talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Friends
Counseling Agency
School Counselor
Doctors office
Principle
Parents
Friend of the family
Teacher
Hospital
Mentor
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3
Mental health disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or a personal weakness.
MYTH: The main risk factors for mental illness are genetics, severe & prolonged stress (such as abuse), physical illness, traumatic experiences, environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
What event is this describing?
Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack"
What Event does this describe?
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
True or False: If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.
FALSE: Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything. Professional counseling may be necessary.
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary. Other treatment methods are counseling, yoga, exercise, etc.
This amphibian soaks water into their body through the skin instead of drinking it.
Frogs
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
FACT: If someone in your family has a mental health disorder you are at a higher risk HOWEVER this does not necessary mean you will develop a mental health disorder. IF you start to experience symptoms of a mental health disorder it is important to talk to someone. (teacher, counselor, doctor, family etc.)
Name 3 symptoms of addiction or a substance use disorder.
-Substance is taken in larger amounts over a period of time
-Desire to cut down or control use of substance
-Unsuccessful at cutting down or controlling use
-A large amount of time spent using the substance and/or recovering from use
-Substance use affects job, school, relationships with friends or family
-Driving under the influence
-Tolerance and Withdrawal
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 talk with the school counselor, principle, parents, etc.
Encourage them to seek help from a doctor or counselor
If it is serious, help them, but telling someone.
True or False: You need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False: Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with.
This safari animal does not have vocal chords
Giraffe
Many people do not seek treatment for mental illness due to the associated stigma.
FACT: Only 44% of people with diagnosable mental illnesses receive treatment. 70-90% of people who seek proper treatment for mental health disorders experience a significant reduction in symptoms
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal.
-Depression
-Isolation from friends and/or family
-Loss of interest in the future
-Giving away prized possessions
-Personality changes
-Withdrawn behavior
-Indirect threats: "You would be better of without me"
-Direct threats: "I want to die"
Name 3 reasons why people hesitate to get help
-They don't want to burden anyone with their problems
-Fear of being judged
-They don't think their problems are serious enough
-They believe asking for help is a weakness
-They feeling that getting help is scary
-They fear their problems will not get better
If you dial 211 on your phone, where will your call be directed to?
The Helpline Center. Talk to a live person.
You can also TEXT 898211
The call/text is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
This animal can not taste sugar because they do not have sweet taste buds.
Cats