Diagnoses
Name a mental illness that causes individuals to experience hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions.
Schizophrenia
A coping skill that involves controlled and/or mindful movement of one's breath
Breathwork
Meeting with a ______ can help individuals learn ways to better manage their symptoms.
Therapist
"People with mental illness are violent and dangerous."
MYTH! In fact, individuals with mental illness are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. Mental illness does not cause violence; stigma and misunderstanding do.
Spending time _______ and getting natural sunlight is beneficial to our mental health.
Outside
Name a mental illness that is a result of trauma, causing individuals to experience flashbacks, hypervigilance, and nightmares.
PTSD
A coping skill that involves physical activity to instigate the production of endorphins(happy hormones)
Exercise
Utilizing ______ correctly from a doctor or psychiatrist can help individuals manage their symptoms.
psychiatric medications
“People with mental illness can’t recover.”
MYTH! Recovery is possible, and many people with mental illness live full, meaningful lives. With support, treatment, and coping strategies, individuals can manage symptoms and reach personal goals.
Just 15 minutes a day of _____ can help individuals feel happier and healthier.
Exercise
Name a mental illness that causes individual experience feeling down, lack of motivation, excessive feelings of worthlessness, etc.
Depression
A coping skill that involves expressing or being mindful of the things you are grateful for
Gratitude
Creating a daily ______ can help individuals better manage their symptoms.
Routine
“Therapy doesn’t work — you just need medication.”
MYTH! While medication can help manage symptoms, therapy is equally important. Treatments like CBT, trauma-informed therapy, and peer support are proven to be effective — often in combination with medication.
_______ are thing that we enjoy doing.
Hobbies
Name a mental illness that causes individuals to experience emotional and energetic highs with inflated sense of self-esteem and difficulties sleeping, as well as emotional and energetic lows with symptoms of depression.
Bipolar
A coping skill that involves writing down your thoughts and feelings
Journaling
Eating a _________ can help manage symptoms of mental illness. Did you know that the gut is referred to as the second brain?
Healthy/Balanced Diet
"Mental Illness is common."
FACT! 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental illness each year (NAMI, 2023). Mental illness is common, but often misunderstood or untreated.
Unplugging from _______ or the news for 1–2 hours can help reduce paranoia, stress, or mood swings.
Screens, social media, etc.
Name a mental illness that causes individuals to experience feelings of uneasiness, restlessness, and excessive worry in response to a broad range of general experiences.
It is not healthy to keep things bottled up. Reaching out to ________ can be a good coping skill when times get hard.
Reaching out to a Friend, Family Member, Mental Health Professional
Getting ____ hours of sleep every night is crucial to our brain health and managing symptoms of mental illness.
7-9
“Mental health problems are permanent.”
MYTH! Recovery is possible. With proper treatment and support, many people with serious mental illness lead productive, independent, and fulfilling lives.
______ is a food with flavonoids that promote our bodies to produce endorphins( Happy hormones.) Hint: It comes in the original form of a bean.
Chocolate