Mental Disorders
What is a mental disorder characterized by an all-encompassing low mood and loss of interest in activities?
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder/PTSD
Reoccurring nightmares, unwanted memories, flashbacks, heightened reactions, depressed mood.
Children are not affected by mental disorders.
Myth
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old.
Name three coping skills.
Deep breathing, go for a walk, meditate, stretch, exercise, watch a funny video, eat your favorite snack, journaling, read a book, cook/bake, spend time with a pet, watch your favorite TV show, use guided imagery, dance, hug someone, practice gratitude, and ask for help or support.
What is meant by the term "Dual Diagnosis?"
Mental illness is combined with drugs/alcohol.
What is a period of intense fear or apprehension that is of sudden onset and relatively brief duration, and includes sweating, rapid heart rate, etc.
Panic Attack/Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/OCD
Excessive washing or cleaning, repeated checking, extreme hoarding, aversion to particular numbers, etc.
People with mental disorders can recover and feel normal.
Fact
Studies show that people with mental disorders can get better and recover completely. They can learn to fully participate in their communities.
Why are ghosts bad liars?
Because you can see right through them.
What mental disorder did Vincent Van Gogh have?
Schizophrenia
What is caused by a stressful life event, feelings of sadness and irritability, trouble sleeping, symptoms usually resolve within six months.
Adjustment Disorder
Schizophrenia
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behavior, difficulty showing emotions, problems with attention/concentration, poor grooming/hygiene, and lack of motivation.
People with mental health issues are more prone to violent behavior.
Myth
Only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of a violent crime than the general population.
What has a head, a tail, is brown, but has no legs?
A penny
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
14
What is intense mood swings that can last from hours to days, unstable relationships, impulsivity, self-harming behavior, and unstable sense of self?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Malingering
The intentional production of false or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological symptoms, motivated by external incentives.
Dramatic or peculiar behavior, or behavior that is inconsistent with the described symptoms, a vague or evasive attitude, irritable or hostile mood, an abrupt onset or termination of symptoms, and claim to have every symptom, including rare ones.
Asking a person if he/she is thinking about committing suicide will plant the idea or encourage a person to attempt it.
Myth
Supporting a suicidal person to talk about feelings of alienation, worthlessness and pain may help diffuse suicidal feelings and can therefore be preventive.
What did the math book say to the other math book?
Boy do I have problems!
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
What is feelings of intense sadness, low levels of energy, challenges with sleep, changes in eating patterns, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, disorganized speech, and hallucinations.
Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive type
Bipolar II Disorder
Hypomanic episodes: elevated mood, irritability, rapid speech, moving quickly from one idea to another, risky behaviors, and inflated self-esteem.
Depressive episodes: persistent sadness, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, loss of interest in activities, low energy and activity, difficulty sleeping or waking up, changes in appetite, difficulty concentrating.
Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Why bother when you can just take a pill?
Myth
Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both. Many individuals work with a support system during the healing and recovery process.
What always runs but never walks, often murmurs but never talks, had a bed but never sleeps, has a mouth but never eats?
A river
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Social and Emotional