Treatment
True or False- Admitting that something is wrong 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 level of the program do you have to be on in order to start working?
Challenge!
Mental Health issues are rare.
Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Between 15 and 20 percent of the Canadian adolescent population suffers from a mental disorder at one time or another.
Who founded the game of basketball?
James Naismith
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. You are not a professional (or maybe you are, who knows), and you can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.
Name 3 places/people you can go to on-campus to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Teacher, Therapist, House Staff, School Admin, etc.
What is your therapist's name and why are you supposed to meet with them?
Kelly, Tracy or Nathan. Therapist's help you organize your thoughts, process anything that might be bothering you, create a plan for the future and work with your family and school team to successfully achieve your discharge plan.
People with mental illnesses will not get better.
Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Which player graced the cover of the videogame "Madden NFL 17"?
Rob Gronkowski
True of 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.
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
What are you supposed to do whenever you re-enter the classroom?
WASH YOUR HANDS!
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
In baseball, who was the Yankees' legendary #7?
Mickey Mantle
True/ 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. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
True of 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 therapist.
False. Therapists are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your session. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
What is New Haven's address?
216 West Los Angeles Dr., Vista CA
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
Who was the MVP of the 2018 MLB All-Star game?
Alex Bregman
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, go with them to appointments, help them make appointments, show them that you care :), if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice.
What is one of the first things you can do when you feel yourself getting triggered?
Walk away, ask for support from a trusted peer or adult, give yourself space from others, use a coping skill to come back to your baseline.
What are the BIG 7?
Physical Aggression, Stealing, Substance Abuse, AWOL, Sexual Behavior, Unsafe Behavior to self or others, Stealing.
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
In professional basketball, how high is the basketball hoop from the ground?
10 feet
Name 3 reasons why people refuse to see a therapist or seek help.
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources.