Mental Health Symptoms
A brain and body response to perceived threats. Can be helpful in small amounts, but when it is too severe or occurs too frequently, it can make day-to-day tasks super difficult.
Anxiety
People experiencing depression tend to have low _________, so it is important to get active and stay active.
Energy, active/active
These professionals focus on the individual with one-on-one sessions.
What is a therapist/counselor
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
What is the name of Shrek's voice actor?
Who is Mike Myers
A diagnosis is a common (and sometimes serious) mental illness that negatively impacts how someone feels, thinks, and acts. Common symptoms include: not caring about the things we used to care about, feeling worthless, hopeless, and more sad than usual, lack of energy and ability to complete daily tasks.
Depression
People suffering from depression tend to _________, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase socialization.
Isolate
These professional work in school environments helping students with educational and emotional needs.
What is a school psychologist / school social worker
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
What is Beyonce's first solo album?
Dangerously in Love
These symptoms are usually brief, but extremely overwhelming. Can feel super intense and powerful, sometimes making the affected person feel out of control. Common experiences include fear or feeling of having a heart attack, and difficulty or increased breathing.
Panic attacks
Negative thinking is a defining feature of depression. Positive experiences are minimized, while negative ones are magnified. Expressing three good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
These professionals are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems and prescribed medication.
What is a psychiatrist
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
This singer has talked very publicly about her bi-polar disorder.
Demi Lovato
A tool our bodies use to protect us from imminent danger (aka danger happening RIGHT NOW). When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several psychological changes occur.
Fight-or-flight response
This is the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
What is a psychologist
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, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
This hip-hop/rap artist from Cleveland Ohio has dealt with depression and anxiety for the majority of his life. He has song .
Kid Cudi
This diagnosis is a mix of a manic phase (aka sudden onset of a really, really good mood), and a depressive phase (aka prolonged feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness).
Bi-Polar
what is a technique you can use to calm yourself down? It is discreet and east to use at any time or place.
Deep Breathing
These specialists have lived experience with a mental health condition or substance use disorder. They provide support, mentoring and guidance.
What is a certified peer specialist
What is the national suicide phone number and text number?
1800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
This person discovered gravity
who is Sir Isaac Newton