MH 1
What is a coping skill?
A method a person uses to destress/ handle stressful situations.
What is a stigma?
A negative outlook on someone or something based on characteristics or qualities one possesses.
What is a trigger?
a stimulus that elicits a reaction
True or False: Mental Health symptoms can overlap between diagnoses
TRUE, many diagnoses have similar symptoms
What is my name?
MR. ANTHONY
True or False: There are healthy and unhealthy coping skills
TRUE
What is something that you can do to fight the stigma surrounding mental health?
be kind to others, be a helping hand, provide a listening ear, don't judge others, being empathetic
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
True or False: mental health diagnoses are only genetic
false, they can be genetic, environmental due to brain injury, chemical imbalance, physical disease
When is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
Name 3 mental health diagnoses
Myth or Fact: If someone engages in self-harm, it means that they are suicidal.
Myth! there are different types of self-harm engagement, and just because someone engages in self-harm, it does not necessarily mean that they are suicidal.
By how much did anxiety and depression diagnoses globally increase during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A) 2%
B) 25%
C) 62%
D) 13%
B. In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%, according to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, what age group scored highest in experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety?
A) 11-17
B) 18-24
C) 35-44
D) 45-54
E) 55-64
F) 65+
A) 11-17 year olds
What is ADHD?
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work.
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
avoiding, over/under eating, excessive alcohol or drug use, too much sleep, destruction, self-harm, procrastinating, aggression, withdrawing
What is empathy?
ability to share and understand the feelings of another
What is Anxiety?
Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Anxiety can be normal in stressful situations like test taking or public speaking! It becomes an issue when it interferes with daily living
Mindfulness in mental health is:
A. knowing how the mind works
B. figuring out how to solve a problem
C. ability to be aware of the present moment, and aware of the emotions and thoughts that come with it
D. being able to predict what others are thinking
C
Who can you talk to about your concerns?
Anyone you trust! Could be a counselor, teacher, staff member at school, a family member, friend, peer, etc!
Name 3 healthy coping skills
drawing, singing, painting, coloring, physical activity (sports, walking, biking, running), deep breathing, cooking, taking a bath etc.
True or False: Only people with mental health concerns seek out therapeutic/counseling services
FALSE--anyone can seek out mental health services to discuss any questions or concerns or curiosity they have!
Can you name all the members of the social work department?
Ms. Soffrin, Ms. Harris, Ms. Glantz, Ms. Louise, and Mr. Anthony
What is a cognitive distortion and can you name 2?
internal mental filters or biases that increase our misery, fuel our anxiety, and make us feel bad about ourselves. Examples are mental filtering, jumping to conclusions, polarized thinking, over generalization, catastrophizing, personalization, blaming, mind reading.
True or False: Mental health presents itself the same in everyone
False, people may share symptoms, but not everyone shares the same symptoms. Depending on the person, they may have a different reaction to a mental health dx than another
What is a risk factor and can you name one?
Characteristics that increases the likelihood of an unfavorable/negative outcomes--in this case, mental health diagnosis. Examples are genetic predisposition, homelessness, unemployment, alcohol/drug use, discrimination, injustices, familial conflict and disorganization, stressful life events
Name two common eating disorders
bulimia nervosa (over-eating followed by steps taken to prevent weight gain such as self-induced purging extreme exercising or fasting) and anorexia nervosa (distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight--trying to maintain a below normal weight level through starvation or over exercising)
What is the most common mental health diagnosis amongst teens?
Anxiety disorders (followed by mood, attention, and behavioral disorders)
Suicide is ranked as the ___ leading cause of death among 15-24 year-olds
2nd leading cause
What is somatization and what is an example of this?
It is when psychological concerns turn into physical ones.
Ex. Having stomach pains due to being stressed about an exam you don't feel prepared for.