Stigma's
What is mental health stigma?
Mental health stigma can be divided into two distinct types: social stigma (attitudes towards those with mental health problems) and self-stigma (the mental health sufferer internalizes their perceptions of discrimination
1 in _____ youth and young adults lives with a mental health condition.
A. 5
B. 4
C. 3
D. 7
A. 5
When you are feeling down, what are some things you can do to cheer yourself up?
Exercise, talk to someone, watch a comedy, get lost in a good book, journal your thoughts, listen to music, take deep breaths, etc.
Connectedness is _________ protective factor for youth that _______ the likelihood of poor mental health.
A. a negative; can increase
B. an important; can reduce
C. an important; can increase
D. a negative; can reduce
B. an important; can reduce
Building strong bonds and relationships with adults and friends at school, at home, and in the community provides youth with a sense of connectedness.
What are 3 common warning signs that one's mental health is declining?
Withdrawn from activities for more than 2 weeks, drastic changes in mood, behavior, personality and sleeping habits, as well as repeatedly using drugs or alcohol
Some other signs are: intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities, not eating, risky behaviors
In 2019, ____% of children aged 5-17 years had received mental health treatment in the past 12 months.
A. 10.5%
B. 9.9%
C. 13.6%
D. 14%
C. 13.6%
What can we consider as unhealthy coping skills?
-Reckless behavior
-Using drugs/alcohol
-Destroying property
-Blaming others
-Emotional eating
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Adolescence is a time for young people to have a healthy start in life. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. What are some ways to increase mental health among these adolescents?
-Building strong bonds with others
-Connecting with parents and communicating with them
Building strong bonds and connecting to youth can protect their mental health. Schools and parents can create these protective relationships with students and help them grow into healthy adulthood.
Youth with poor mental health may struggle with what?
School, grades, decision making, physical health
What are ways to help reduce the negative stigma around mental health?
Educate society, don't label people who had mental illness, don't use disrespectful terms for people with mental illness; don't be insensitive or blame people with mental illness
More than 1 in 3 high school students had experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2019, a _____% increase since 2009.
A. 40%
B. 43%
C. 35%
D. 38%
A. 40%
You are involved in a stressful argument with your friend and you are becoming very overwhelmed. What are 2 coping skills that you can use immediately to calm yourself down?
Walk away, talk a few deep breaths, express to your friend that you are becoming frustrated and that you need to take a break from the conversation.
When someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, it may be difficult to address it with them. What is one way you could reach out?
-I've noticed you have not been hanging out with anyone lately, is everything okay?
-I noticed that you haven't been acting like yourself. Is something going on?
Sometimes we may not recognize our own mental health warning signs that we may recognize in others. It is important to take care of ourselves! What are some ways that we can stay mindful of our own mental health?
-Hang positive notes throughout your house, workspace, game room, fridge, etc.
-Download a self-care app on your phone or device that you can can check into each day
-Journal your feelings
Stigma's not only directly affect individuals with mental illness but also affect whom?
the loved ones who support them, often including their family members
In 2019, approximately 1 in 6 youth reported making a suicide plan in the past year, a ____ increase since 2009.
A. 43%
B. 44%
C. 38%
D. 25%
B. 44%
Why is it important to recognize our own poor coping skills?
It is important to recognize the poor habits we have and make changes that will benefit our mental and physical health. Sometimes we are unable to recognize these poor habits and need to seek our help. It is OKAY to ask for help!
What is the National Suicide Hotline?
1-800-273-8255 OR 1-800-273-TALK
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Sigma around mental illness is especially an issue in some diverse racial and ethnic communities and it can be a major barrier to people from those cultures accessing mental health services. What are some barriers that one may encounter?
-It can be difficult for those of other cultures to feel comfortable talking openly about their experiences
-Other may not understand their symptoms; cultures can influence how people describe and feel about their symptoms.
In 2019, _____ of children had received counseling or therapy from a mental health professional, and 8.4% had taken prescription medication for their mental health.
A. 5%; 7.8%
B. 7%; 8.0%
C. 10%; 8.4%
D. None of the above
C. 10%; 8.4%
Can you name any local places that would be able to assist?
-Seneca Nation Behavioral Health Unit 716.532.5583
-ECMC 24 Hour Crisis Services 716.834.3131
-24 Hour Addiction Hotline 716.831.7007