Stress Management
What is the first step in managing stress by examining life areas like relationships and workload?
Identifying the cause of stress
Getting enough sleep and spending time outside are part of this type of self-care.
These activities can help with taking care of your physical health
What is stigma?
Negative attitudes and discrimination towards a group of people
How do language barriers impact immigrants and refugees with mental illness who reach out for help?
Immigrants or refugees seeking therapy may not be able to find someone who speak their language or understand their situation, making it more difficult to find help.
What group of people is most qualified to give mental health diagnoses?
Medical professionals
Which activity involves focusing on the present movement to alleviate stress?
Practicing mindfulness
Writing or drawing your feelings is an effective strategy for taking care of this part of yourself.
You can take care of your mind with these activities
How does social isolation impact individuals?
Fear of judgment leads individuals to withdraw, resulting in loneliness and worsening mental health.
Why do minorities struggle more with mental health?
They are less likely to reach out for and receive the help that they need.
Hesitation to talk about mental health can lead to the idea that it is _____.
Taboo
Which strategy involves adjusting or ending relationships that bring more stress than joy?
Reducing or eliminating stressors
Which action involves recognizing both small and large achievements as part of mental self-care?
Celebrating successes
How do negative stereotypes affect mental illness?
Misconceptions portray mental illness as weakness or personal failure; individuals are often viewed as dangerous or unreliable.
What is cultural stigma?
Some cultures may perceive depression or any mental disorders as weak, dangerous, incompetent, or strange
What is a common risk factor for poor mental health among youth and adolescents?
Bullying and peer pressure
Which phrase emphasizes focusing on managing stress rather than controlling every situation?
"Accept what you cannot control"
Which mental health strategy suggests reaching out to a trusted person for help?
Connecting with people for support
What are cultural variations?
Attitudes towards mental health differ across cultures; some may view mental illness as taboo, complicating help-seeking behaviors.
Why don't immigrants reach out for help as often as other groups?
They commonly feel nervous seeking help in fear because of a history of mistreatment by therapists
What is the effect of the stigma around mental health on job employment?
Discrimination in hiring and job security
What can [rofessionals offer to help individuals reframe their view of stress or adjust perceptions?
They can offer valuable techniques and offering guidance
What organization provides guidelines for practices that support mental health and coping mechanisms?
Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration (SAMHSA)
What are the types of stigma around mental health?
Public, self, and institutional stigma
Which ethnicities are statistically least likely to seek help for mental illness?
African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Indigenous communities.
Name three warning signs that you or someone close to you might be experiencing poor mental health.
Irratability, anxiety, appetite changes, dramatic sleep changes, nausea, trouble breathing, etc