YAM
What does YAM stand for?
Youth Aware of Mental Health
What is mental health?
How you feel, think, and act in everyday life.
Name 3 things you can do to relax when feeling stressed?
journal, exercise, meditate, breathing exercises, read, hang out with friends, take a nap, go for a walk, be creative, etc.
What is one way you could help a friend if they may be depressed?
Talk to them, hangout with them, provide some resources, be a good listener when needed, take them to do something they would enjoy, etc.
What is the number for the suicide and crisis lifeline?
988, call or text, 24/7
How many sessions are there TOTAL in YAM?
5 sessions
What's the difference between mental health and having a mental health condition?
Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you feel, think, and act in everyday life.
A mental health condition is when how you feel, think, or act, causes a change in your ability to function and this impacts your wellbeing.
What is a crisis?
A crisis can happen to anyone. A crisis is described as a sudden, usually unexpected, difficult situation or circumstance. Crisis have an endpoint.
If someone were sad most of the time for 2 or more weeks, they may be considered, what?
Depressed
Name 2 people that can help find resources.
Teacher, Counselor, Coach, Friend, Family Member, Trusted Adult..
What are the 6 themes of YAM? (Hint: there are clues all around you).
1. What is mental health?
2. What can make me feel better?
3. What kinds of situations can cause stress?
4. What is depression?
5. How do you know that your friend needs help?
6. Who can I ask for advice?
what is a dilemma?
- A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
- A difficult situation or problem.
Provide 3 examples of a crisis situation.
Examples include: breaking up with someone you are dating, parents divorcing, changing or losing friends, moving to a new home or new place, someone close to you passes away, violence in your neighborhood or community, you or someone you know being diagnosed with a serious illness, etc.
Name 3 signs or symptoms of depression.
Sadness, hopelessness, feeling tired & without energy a lot, feeling irritable a lot, having trouble concentrating, eating too little or overeating, having negative thoughts like being hard or critical towards yourself, having body aches & pains, losing interest in activities you usually enjoy, feeling that nothing is important, thoughts about not wanting to live anymore, sleeping too much or too little, etc.
What is SACRD?
San Antonio Community Resource Directory
What are your instructor's names?
Reena and Kyle :)
Name 3 activities you can do to feel better.
Examples include: listen to music, spend time with people you like, journal, eat well, exercise, take a nap, talk to others about how you are feeling, list 5 things you are grateful for, etc.
Stress can be both positive or negative. What is the different between the two?
Positive Stress: sometimes things you enjoy or look forward to can be a source of pressure or stress, such as learning new things, making new friends, starting a new school, going on a first date, playing in sports competitions, etc.
Negative Stress: sometimes things you find unpleasant or threatening, such as school exams, problems at school or with friends, moving to a new place, concern about your looks and the clothes you wear, being excluded or bullied, etc.
What is the difference between being sad and being depressed?
Sadness is usually a temporary emotion that can typically go away when something pleasant happens. Depression lasts for 2 or more weeks, and may not go away even if something pleasant occurs. (see pg. 54 in booklet).
What is TCHATT?
Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine
What are the 4 YAM agreements?
1. Give it a try.
2. No one knows everything, but together we know a lot.
3. One diva, one mic OR one voice, one mic.
4. Confidentiality.
Name 4 groups of people you can reach out to in a time of need?
trusted adults, parents, siblings, grandparents, other family members, youth counselors, coaches, school staff, teachers, mental health professionals, etc.
How does your body react to stress?
The body experiences physical sensations such as headaches, stomach pains, aching shoulder, and back, heart pounding, heat, tension, loss of appetite or over eating, sleep problems.
What is severe depression?
When you have multiple symptoms of depression including thinking about death or suicide often or having an intent to harm. Thoughts of suicide are often linked to depression or can be linked to a difficult crisis.
Name one resource on your list that you could give to a friend needing relationship advice.
Love Is Respect