Diagnoses
At 41.6%, this disorder is the top presenting concern among college students.
What is Anxiety
For people experiencing mental health challenges, this is often the biggest barrier to getting support.
What is Stigma?
Mental Health conditions are uncommon.
MYTH. 1 in 5 Americans will experience mental illness in their lifetime.
A way to start a conversation with a friend or a relative that you think might me struggling with mental illness.
What is "I have noticed...", "I am worried about you...", etc. Note: stay away from beginning conversations intending to give advice; never start a conversation with "you are" or "you should".
This coming-of-age movie with Logan Lerman describes the challenges of navigating high school while suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
Characterized by low moods, aversion to activities, and not wanting to do anything that once made you happy.
What is Depression?
One way to help destigmatize mental health.
What is TALK ABOUT IT, be conscious of language, be honest about treatment, etc.
Mental Illness is caused by personal weakness.
MYTH. Mental illness is caused by environmental and biological factors.
What should someone do if they think they have a mental health condition?
What is seek help by talking to a doctor, parent, friend, or someone they trust?
This 2016 Oscar Winner (and 5 time nominee) struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a type of anxiety disorder.
Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?
Characterized by a decrease in moods related to the change in season.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
An example of commonly used language that perpetuates mental health stigma.
What is "crazy", "insane", "lunatic", "psycho", etc.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Americans aged 15-25.
FACT. Sadly, most people who commit suicide feel like it is their only way out of a helpless feeling situation.
True or False: you should try to diagnose a friend or family member that you are concerned about or that comes to you for help.
FALSE. A diagnosis should only be given by a trained mental health professional (such as a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist) or medical professional (such as a primary care nurse practitioner or doctor). The best way to help is to listen, validate their feelings, and refer them to help.
This 80's classic follows a group of high school students in detention that each deals with some form of pressure that compromises their mental health.
What is The Breakfast Club?
Of all mental disorders, individuals suffering from these types of disorders have the highest mortality rate
What are Eating Disorders?
A consequence of Mental Health Stigma? (name one)
What is delayed access to treatment, weakened social support, reduced quality of life, diminished self-esteem, increased unemployment, etc.
Willpower Alone Can Stop an Addiction.
MYTH. Substance use disorders are a type of substance-related disorder that involve a pathologic pattern of behaviors in which patients continue to use a substance despite experiencing significant problems related to its use. There may also be physiologic manifestations, including changes in brain circuitry.
On-campus resources/organizations for Mental Health. (Name TWO)
PULSE, Counseling Services, SLO Counseling Service at Cal Poly, Mindfulness Meditation Group, Residential Wellness Counselor, Wellness Ambassadors, Cal Poly Friday Night Live, etc.
This private detective from the Marvel Universe exemplifies that even the strongest people struggle with mental illness and recovery from abuse.
Who is Jessica Jones?
Also known as manic depression, this disorder is characterized by UNUSUAL shifts in mood, energy, and behavior.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Discrimination and oppression against a mental trait or condition a person has, or is judged to have.
What is Mentalism or Sanism?
If I have a family history of mental illness, I have an increased risk of developing a disorder.
TRUE. Mental Illnesses are highly heritable. This does not mean that you will develop one, however.
National program to teach the skills to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use.
What is Mental Health First Aid Training?
This beloved sitcom horse has been said to provide one of the most realistic portrayals of mental illness ever to grace the small screen.
Who is Bojack Horseman?