Mental Health Awareness
This is the month when Mental Health Awareness is celebrated.
What is May?
Develops after an ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of harm. Flashbacks of the incident occur frequently cause intense stress.
What is Post-traumatic Stress Disorder?
_________ is a professional who works in schools to provide academic, career, college access/affordability/admission, and social-emotional competencies to all students.
What is a school counselor?
_________ is extraordinarily important, as it helps the body re-energize the cells in your body and clear out toxins.
What is sleep?
__________ is the second leading cause amongst high school aged youth 14-18.
What is suicide.
Massive binge eating, use of laxatives, and vomiting
What is Bulimia?
Someone who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern as well as continuing care of varied medical conditions.
What is a primary care doctor?
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation?
______ is the leading mental health disorder in teens
What is anxiety?
Inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
These professionals provide short-term psychotherapy that focuses on problems occurring within families and marriages.
What is a Family and Marriage Counselor?
Doing this can be a reliable coping skill for stress. Biking, Walking, & Yoga are included in this category.
What is exercise or physical activity?
Fill in the blank with the correct age:
50% of all mental illness begins by age _________ and 75% by age 24.
What is 14 years old?
Condition identified by periods of intense depression that alternate with periods of manic moods.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society.
What is a Social Worker?
This self-soothing technique is useful when trying to address racing heart rate when anxious.
What is controlled breathing?
A mentally healthy workplace results in what?
What is Increased Productivity?
An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and or repetitive behavior
What is Obsessive-Compulsive disorder?
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?
A group of people with common experiences or concerns who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice.
What is a support group?