Eating Disorders
This eating disorder involves severe restriction of food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight.
This developmental disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
ADHD
People with mental illness are just “being dramatic.”
Myth
Bonus points- why?
Lack of this basic need can significantly worsen mood, focus, and emotional regulation.
Sleep
Talking to this trained professional can help with coping strategies and emotional support.
Therapist/Counselor
This eating disorder involves recurring binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like purging.
Bulimia
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, and low energy are common symptoms of this disorder.
Depression
Therapy is only for people with severe mental illness
Myth-
Bonus points- why?
Major life changes like moving, divorce, or losing a loved one can increase this.
Stress levels
This type of doctor can prescribe medication for mental health conditions.
Psychiatrist
This disorder involves recurring binge eating without regular purging behaviors.
Binge-Eating
Excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily life is characteristic of this group of disorders.
Anxiety Disorder
Mental illnesses are real medical conditions.
Facts
Bonus points- What qualifies it as a medical condition?
Social isolation and lack of supportive relationships can increase risk for this.
Depression and/or anxiety
Confiding in trusted individuals like friends, family, or teachers is an example of building this.
Support System
Pica is an eating disorder where a person:
Eats non-food items
Extreme mood swings between emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression) describe this disorder.
Bipolar
You can “snap out of” depression if you try hard enough.
Myth
Bonus points- why?
Name one external factor that can influence someone's mental health
Environment, Socioeconomic status, Life events (Divorce, death, job loss)
If someone is in immediate danger, you should contact this service right away.
911
Rumination Disorder involves
Repeatedly regurgitating food
This mental health condition may include hallucinations or delusions and affects how a person thinks and perceives reality.
Schizophrenia
Seeking help is a sign of strength.
Fact
Bonus points- why?
Name one internal factor that can influence someone's mental health
Character, values, self-respect, self-esteem, behaviors
What service is the 988 hotline number for?
Suicide/Crisis Hotline