Mental Health Awareness
This is a common and serious mental health illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, your energy level, and how you act.
Depression
Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
True! Studies have shown that medication and talk therapy combined shows significant improvements to improving mental health!
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. It helps to lower heart rate by taking in oxygen.
Deep breathing
Who can help my mental health?
Neurologist, general physician, psychiatrist, social worker, or licensed therapist.
He was the 41st President of the United States
Who is George H W Bush?
1 in how many adults in the US experience symptoms of a mental illness each year
1 in 5 adults (20%)
All stress is bad stress?
False. Stress can be good at levels that help motivate us, called Eustress
Keeping to yourself, stopping communication with friends and family, and wanting to be alone most of the time is called what?
Isolation or avoidance.
3 things you can do each day to help your mood
1. Exercise
2. Social interaction
3. Do something you enjoy
This singer had multiple hit songs spanning 5 decades including the popular "Sweet Caroline"
Who is Neil Diamond?
Why don’t some people share negative feelings such as sadness, being hurt, frustration?
Fear of judgement or being labeled in a certain way.
Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy is an effective form of overcoming mental illness.
What is a support system?
A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support.
What is mindfulness?
Being in the present, becoming aware, a quality you can embody in each moment, focus on the senses, paying attention to oneself.
This "Back to the Future" star was diagnosed with Parkinsons at the age of 29. He went on to start a foundation for Parkinsons research
Who is Michael J Fox?
What is a step you can take to control your emotions?
Identify your feelings, accept them, and express them in a healthy way.
Everyone deals with stress the same way.
False
Example of bad coping skills?
Substance abuse, social isolation, self-harm, aggression, dangerous behaviors, avoiding emotions, oversleeping, blaming yourself.
Why is self-care important?
Gives us a break so we can reenergize. Helps us cope when times are harder. Releases endorphins (happy hormones). Reduces stress. Feels good. Can help us have more energy to be helpful to others
This legendary boxer and Olympic gold medalist battled Parkinson's for decades
Who is Muhammad Ali?
What month is mental health awareness month?
May!
Denying your feelings can make them go away and it can be both positive for your physical and mental health.
FALSE! Denying our feelings can have a negative effect. Denying them can even cause them to grow stronger and produce more negative thought patterns.
Name 3 coping skills
Mindfulness, exercising, checking in with your feelings, reading, listening to music, deep breathing, talking with someone.
These can be used by a person to reduce stress, manage emotions and improve our mental wellness
Coping skills
Quarterback for the Green bay Packers from 1992-2007
Who is Brett Favre?