MENTAL HEALTH 1
Statements like, "you're too sensitive" or "It's not a big deal" are examples of a) validating or b) invalidating someone else's feelings and experiences.
Invalidating. When someone invalidates your feelings and experiences it can feel dehumanizing. If you overhear a classmate being dismissive toward someone else, you can step in and be an ALLY.
What do you think is a factor of poor mental health?
a) Persistent Stress b) Chronic Lack of Sleep c) Excessive Social Media use or d) All
D) All can be contributing factors to poor mental health
We have to be perfect or we are a complete failure, there is no middle ground. You place people or situations in "either/or" categories, with no shades of gray or allowing for the complexity of most people in situations. If your performance falls short of perfect, you see yourself as a total failure. What kind of thinking style or cognitive distortion is this?
Polarized Thinking
or
Black and White Thinking
True or False? Having Healthy, Supportive Relationships is a Protective Factor against mental health challenges.
True.
True of false:
People are less likely to respond when someone needs help if other people are present
People are less likely to respond when someone needs help if other people are present, a phenomenon known as the bystander effect.
One in ??? Americans has experienced some form of mental illness, with one in 25 experiencing serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
One in five Americans has experienced some form of mental illness, with one in 25 experiencing serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
True or False. Social isolation, a feeling of being invisible and without a strong sense of connection to others within a community, is linked with anxiety, increased reactivity, and depression.
True. The profound and long-term effects and mental health risks of social isolation include anxiety, depression, and harmful thinking about one's self-value. Allies and support are needed.
How do YOU cope with mental stress?
a) self-soothe
b) talk about it
c) listen to music
d) read
e) talk to someone
f) other
a variety of answers apply
You regularly feel nervous and on edge. What mental health struggle might you be experiencing?
Anxiety
Which is better for your mental health? a) Getting outside in nature; b) sitting in your bedroom for hours bouncing between Snapchat, Facebook, and Tik Tok
a) Getting outside in nature! Take a nature walk or practice being present when you do get opportunities to spend time outside. It will help lower anxiety and improve your overall mood.
True of False?
Negative emotions are more common in dreams than positive ones.
True
True or False? Keeping a Gratitude Journal and regularly showing appreciation for people and experiences can improve your mood, relationships, and overall quality of life.
True
Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease. (Mayo Clinic)
It is estimated that more than a) 25%, b) 50%, or c) 75% of teens struggle with their mental health
It is estimated that more than 50% of teens struggle with their mental health
What are signs of Relapse?
True or False. Research studies show that anyone involved with bullying - those who bully others, those who are bullied, and those participate by laughing or doing nothing - are all at increased risk for depression.
True
True or False. When you're feeling low, reaching out to some friends and planning a beach day for the weekend, can give you something to look forward to and help you feel supported.
True. A) Surrounding yourself with supportive, healthy people b) being out in nature, and c) having things to look forward to are all good for your mental health.
Which Canadian born singer songwriter spoke candidly about his experiences of being bullied as a teen and the impact that had on his mental health?
Shawn Mendes,
Bullying which led to Anxiety and Depression
Hits: "Stitches," "Mercy" "Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holding' Me Back"
"To make someone feel bad about doing what they love… every single person deserves to do what makes them feel alive."
"I'm writing this not only to the 15-year-old kid who's scared to follow their heart because of what people might say, but also to the 50-year-old who may be doing the exact same thing," Mendes explained.
T or F? If I’ve managed my emotions alone before, I don’t need help now.
Fact: Many people often point to challenging times in their childhood when they have overcome incredible adversity without needing therapy or help from a doctor. However, evidence shows that experiencing numerous stressful situations early in life increases the likelihood that someone may experience mental health challenges.
It is important to recognize that mental health, much like physical health, is not static. Instead, we should think of seeking mental health care in the same way that we see a doctor for a sprained ankle or painful back – the sooner we address the problem, the faster we will be able to return to action and, importantly, understand how to avoid injury in the future.
True or False? When you know someone is struggling, validating their feelings is a way to show support.
True. When we validate others feelings, we humanize them and let the other person know that it's ok.
What is potentially the most helpful mindset for relapse?
The best way to deal with relapse is to accept the possibility that it might happen, soon or in the distant future, and make a plan to prevent or help manage it if it does happen.
Name FOUR Cognitive Distortions
Overgeneralization: Drawing broad conclusions based on a single event.
It's not unusual for people in early recovery to occasionally feel "down in the dumps" as a lot is changing with your body and relationships. When you're mood is low is it better to a) skip treatment days and spend your day in your bedroom with the blinds closed, or b) find ways to take care of yourself (bath, shower, exercise, good night's sleep, journal) so you feel mentally prepared to go to school?
b) Find ways to take care of yourself
There is a therapy tool called "Opposite Action" that asks you to recognize and show compassion for your current mood and experience, but then do something "opposite" of what your instinct is telling you to do. Example: you feel low and want to stay in bed and stay home away from your responsibilities and goals. The opposite of that would be to acknowledge you are feeling low but do what you need to do to engage.
An American singer and songwriter who has spoken openly about her anxiety, "it doesn't make you weak to ask for help". She first gained public attention in 2015 with her debut single "Ocean Eyes", written and produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell, with whom she collaborates on music and live shows. Is it Rhianna, Miss Piggy, or Billie Eilish?
Billie Eillish
What are hunger and fullness cues?
Hunger and fullness cues are something we experience every day. These cues serve as a way for us to evaluate when it’s time to eat and when it’s time to stop. Interestingly, infants and young children are the best at determining their hunger and fullness cues. When an infant or toddler is hungry, you’ll see them start to reach for food or cry as a sign to inform everyone, “It’s time for me to eat!” On the other hand, when an infant or toddler is full, they will start to turn their head and reject any additional bites you serve them.
As we age, we start to lose those “skills” related to hunger and fullness cues that we previously had as infants or toddlers. The reason we lose the connection between our hunger and fullness cues can be attributed to a variety of factors. A few of these factors are having a busy, hectic schedule, tempting food advertisements, a predetermined lunch time, such as when school lunch is served.
What is it called when our mind over-focuses on the negative events, interactions, feelings, and qualities in ourselves and others?
a) Inner Critic, b) Negativity Bias, c) Positivity Bias
Negativity Bias - when we adopt a negativity bias, it impacts our self worth and worldview. What if we all tried focusing on the positive instead of the negative?
How to prevent a relapse?
1. Identify your triggers. Based on what you’ve learned in recovery, identify the types of situations where you think you might be most likely to struggle. Write down as many as you can realistically think of.
2. Identify warning signs. What are signs that recovery is continuing to go well for you? What about when you might need more support? Lastly, what are the signs that you are in full-blown relapse? Note the psychological, behavioral, and social signs, such as engaging in disordered eating behaviors, not sleeping well, increasing perfectionism, irritability, and breaking plans with friends.
3. Identify support people. Identify your support system during your recovery so they are available if you begin to slide back into eating disordered thoughts or behaviors. Find several people, including a therapist, dietitian, psychiatrist, or other professional, whom you can turn to when you are stressed or having concerns about emerging eating disordered behavior. If appropriate, encourage them to talk to you about any concerns they see as well.
Where a person believes that everything others do or say is some kind of direct, personal reaction to the person. we also compare ourselves to others trying to determine who is smarter, better looking, etc in order to either put falsely ourselves down or build ourselves up. What cognitive distortion is this? a) Control Fallacies b) Filtering c) Personalization
c) Personalization
Remember, it ain't always about you :)
The highest risk for relapse from anorexia occurs in the first ?? months (about 1 and a half years) after treatment, with 35% falling back into eating disordered behaviors.
A. 6
B.12
C.18
The highest risk for relapse from anorexia occurs in the first 18 months (about 1 and a half years) after treatment, with 35% falling back into eating disordered behaviors.[1]
How many thoughts do we have each day?
The average brain has between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts a day. Upsettingly, the majority (an estimated 60-70 percent) of the thoughts are negative.
True or False. Depression can be mistaken for a bad attitude.
True. Depression can be mistaken for a bad attitude. Someone with depression may not know they have a medical condition due to the self-critical aspect of the disorder. The self-critical mindset can lead to feeling like they are a failure, weak, or a bad person, instead of a person suffering from a mental health condition who needs support.
What is it called when you balance logic mind with emotion mind?
Wise Mind
Using Logic alone can be helpful when solving math equations. However, in healthy human relationships, there is a need to blend both logic (the ability to think clearly and make decisions) with emotion (the ability to consider your own and someone else's feelings) when making decisions.
Anxiety is the consequence of your thoughts perceiving a real or imagined threat. Scenario: You are laying in bed and cannot sleep. You know you are not in danger but your thoughts are racing. Is it better to a) stay in bed and stare at the ceiling and hope your thoughts go away, or, b) get out of bed, go into another room, and write your thoughts into a journal?
b) Get out of bed
Anxiety and sleep researchers agree that it is better to get out of bed, go into another room, and do something that will help you get out of your head and back into your body. At night, a helpful strategy is to journal in a notebook. Avoid grabbing an electronic device!
Common eating disorder relapse triggers?
What are Mirror neurons?
Mirror neurons help us understand others' actions & emotions, playing a key role in empathy & social connections. These neurons allow us to learn through imitation, impacting everything from language acquisition to emotional development.
How financial stress affect mental health?