Mental Health Issues are rare
Myth.
According to the 2020 database approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness. 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience a serious mental illness. 17% of youth (6-17 years) experience a mental health disorder.
What is a female elephant called?
A cow
Name 3 people you can go to on campus to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health breakdown.
Doctor, Nurse, Personal Counselor, Rehab Therapist, Resident Advocate, Building Staff Member or other Patients.
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 often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
What are the only birds that can fly backwards?
Hummingbirds
1-800-962-2873
Hint: this is found on the wall of every pod in the building
What is the Florida Abuse hotline?
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