Fact or False
Mental health issues are uncommon
False!
Approximately 20% of adolescents have a diagnosable mental health disorder
Name 2 healthy and 2 unhealthy coping mechanisms
Healthy: Exercise, journaling, meditation, and more!
Unhealthy: Drug or alcohol use, self harm, isolation and more
What disorder is identified by: feelings of hopelessness and despair, feeling detached from life, and loss of energy and interest in previously enjoyed activities?
Depression
True or false - mental health treatment is a 1 size fits all treatment
False! Everyone with mental health issues can get individualized treatment. Even individuals with the same disorder and symptoms may benefit from different treatments.
People with mental health issues will not get better
False!
Once diagnosed, mental health issues are treatable! The goal isn't to "cure" them, instead they can be treated with therapy, medication, and other options to help improve their conditions
Name 3 things you can do to maintain your physical health
Sleeping 8 hours a night, drinking water, eating 3 well rounded meals.
What disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety combined with flashbacks? This disorder is commonly seen among those who have experienced traumatic events
PTSD
Name 3 people/places you can go to if you are having mental health problems
School counselor/social worker, parents, teachers, friends, your doctor
If someone in your family has a mental illness you are more likely to develop one as well
Fact!
While this is not always the case, you are more likely to have mental health issues yourself. Knowing your family history can help you receive early treatment if needed!
Name 1 self care activity for each of these categories:
Physical
Emotional
Spiritual
Social
Physical: Exercise
Emotional: Journaling
Spiritual: Meditation
Social: Spending time with friends
If someone is experiencing these symptoms, what might they be having?
Sweating, nausea, numbness in the hands, dizziness, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilating
Panic Attack/ Anxiety Attack
True or false - medication is the only treatment option for mental health issues
False! For some people medication can be helpful and is the best course of treatment. Others use therapy to develop coping mechanisms and others use a combination of both to help manage their symptoms. A doctor will present all options and work with you to make the best treatment plan.