General Mental Health
A common myth is that this mental illness is only experienced by individuals who have been involved in military combat.
What is PTSD?
This many veterans die by suicide every day in America.
What is 22?
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
What is resiliency?
This American actor and comedian, known for his improvisation skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, died by suicide in August 2014
Who is Robin Williams?
A person who is mentally struggling goes to see this person.
What is a counselor or therapist?
Lime green is the national color for mental health awareness.
What is the lime green ribbon?
True or False: Talking about suicide is more likely to encourage someone to commit suicide if they are already thinking about it.
What is false?
This tracks when you go to bed, if you wake up in the middle of the night, what time you go back to bed, the quality of your sleep, your sleep efficiency, and total time in bed.
What is a Sleep Log?
The main character in the 2001 movie 'A Beautiful Mind' experiences this mental illness.
What is Schizophrenia?
In California, more people die by this over homicide in a given year.
What is suicide?
This is the main cause of mental health struggles worldwide.
What is depression?
Treat each Soldier with respect, promote Behavioral Health as a resource, foster an environment free of Stigma and increased self-care, and review all policies and procedures and remove anything that may stigmatize help-seeking behaviors.
What can leaders do to promote suicide awareness?
This is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.
What is mindfulness?
This Grammy award winner and advocate shared that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and said: "I have a mental illness and I struggle with that mental illness every day"
Who is Lady Gaga?
Mental health conditions will affect 1 in this many people during their lifetimes.
What is 1 of 5?
This term is used when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder at the same time.
What is Dual diagnosis, co-morbidity, or co-occurring disorder?
Talking about wanting to die or suicide, looking for a way to kill themselves, feeling hopeless or trapped, giving away possessions, putting affairs in order, reckless behavior, uncontrolled anger, increased drug or alcohol us, withdrawal from friends, family, and/or activities once enjoyed, anxiety or agitation, changes in sleep, sudden mood changes, no sense of purpose.
What are warning signs?
The ability to perceive, use, understand, manage, and handle emotions.
What is emotional intelligence (EQ or EI)?
In 2017, the musician Logic released this song featuring the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number.
What is 1-800-273-8255?
I am a journalist, novelist, and short story writer, who won a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. My famous cat Snow White has six toes on her front paws. Myself and many family members have experienced mental illness. My book 'The Old Man and the Sea' is required in most high schools.
Who is Ernest Hemingway?
50% of mental health problems begin by this age.
What is 14 years old?
May be afraid of offending their friend and it is hard for us to believe someone we know or care about is considering taking that final step.
Why is it hard for us to ask a friend if they are considering suicide?
Physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional
What are the five dimensions of self-care?
The main character of 'Girl, Interrupted', Susanna, is diagnosed with this personality disorder.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Lack of knowledge, ignorance, prejudice, discrimination, negative stereotypes, fear of career ending.
What are the main causes for behavioral health stigma in the military?