Bull or Truth
Mental Health issues are rare.
Myth. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (46.6 million in 2017). This number represented 18.9% of all U.S. adults.
This disorder is characterized by altered interpretations of reality. Symptoms can include hallucinations, disordered thinking and delusions.
Schizophrenia
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is easy to do.
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.
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. No one can expect to have all the answers.
What is the only Animal with 4 knees?
Elephant
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting and personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), trauma, other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
This disorder is characterized by depression, anxiety and involuntary recurrent memories.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
True or false- Medication is the only treatment 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, counselling and changing your lifestyle can be very effective.
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 and supporting them is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out.
A blessing is the name given to a group of which magnificent creature?
Unicorn
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt suicide approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal.
Direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” Indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me” Personality changes or withdrawn behavior Hoarding medication, collecting tools Giving away prized possessions Lack of interest in activities they enjoy and future plans Isolation from friends and colleagues Sudden elevation in mood, rapid increase in energy
What is the Mobile Crisis phone number?
1-888-407-8018
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get 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 available Facts: Your friends and staff are in your life because they want to be, and they don't want you to feel bad!
This animal soaks water into their body through the skin instead of drinking it.
Frogs.
People with mental illness will never get better.
Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed, symptoms can be minimized and outlooks can transform. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
Name 3 places/people you can talk to if you are having a hard time or think you experiencing mental health symptoms.
CCI staff, your therapist and psychiatrist, family and friends.
True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves or use substances and they ask you to promise to keep it a secret, you should respect their wishes because it will be worse if you don't.
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 or Mobile Crisis.
Where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?
the nose
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 is important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
What event is this describing?..."dry mouth, inability to focus, sweating, nausea, dizziness and blurred vision. can develop.
Panic Attack/ Anxiety Attack
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 counselor.
False. Counselors 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 can help to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
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 or help them make appointments, show them that you care, if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone else for advice.
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3