Mental Health Symptoms
Coping Skills
Mental Health Professions
Positive Mental Health
Celebrities
100
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating
Anxiety
100
Depression tends to lower a person's _________.
So it is important to combat that by getting ______.
Energy, Mood, Self-esteem
Active/ Sunshine/ Exercise/ Sleep
100
Name two professional job titles that provide support at Woodland Correctional Center
What is a...
Psychologist, Counselors or Social Workers
Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Corrections Medical Officers, Activity Therapists...
100
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
100
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Ellen DeGeneres
200
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide
Depression
200
People suffering with depression tend to _________ themselves in their room. So it is important for them to connect with friends and talk to people to increase _________.
Isolate, Socialization
200
After obtaining a degree in medicine, this professional will evaluate a patient’s mental condition along with their physical condition. In most states, they are allowed to prescribe medication.
What is a Psychiatrist
200
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
200
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
300
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying
Panic attacks
300
Negative thinking is a defining feature of depression. Positive experiences are minimized, while negative ones are magnified. Naming things you are thankful for is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
300
These professionals typically obtain a Ph.D. and aid people with cognitive, emotional, and social needs. They observe, interpret, and record how people relate to one another and their environments.
What is a Psychologist
300
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
300
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
400
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur
Fight-or-flight response
400
This is the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
400
The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving, living arrangements and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society.
What is a Social Worker
400
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
400
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Beyonce
500
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)
Bi-Polar
500
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
500
Working under the supervision of a medical doctor, these professionals are able to perform psychological therapies, administer psychiatric medication, and day to day care, goal setting
What is a Psychiatric Nurse
500
What should you do if someone discloses that they are thinking of ending their life?
Let staff know immediately!
Then, be a friend to that person, provide a listening ear.
500
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Abraham Lincoln
600
five types of symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and the so-called “negative” symptoms.
600
What are the 5 categories to the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique?
The 5 senses. Name
5- things you can see 4- things you can feel
3- things you can hear 2- things you can smell
1- things you can taste
600
This professional uses recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
Recreation Therapist
600
This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment
What is mindfulness
600
This actor /comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues
Robin Williams
bonus What were his last 3 words to his wife
Goodnight my love