Knowing our resources
Name one place in Findlay that provides therapy/counseling:
Family Resource Center, Ohio Guidestone, Path, etc.
Are their cures to mental health issues?
Nope
BUT we can always find coping mechanisms and/or receive treatment.
Some ideas:
Gently encourage them to talk about how they are feeling
Gently encourage seeking treatment
etc.
What are the symptoms of an unhealthy relationship?
Isolation
Manipulation
Abuse, Mental or Physical
Infidelity
Poor Communication
Toxic behavior
Dishonesty
What occasion corresponds to the longest day of the year?
Answer: The summer solstice
Name one myth about therapy:
Myths:
That it will "fix" your problems
That you have to talk about your childhood
That there is something wrong with you if you need therapy
What is a panic attack?
*BONUS* What is an Anxiety attack OR what is the difference between and anxiety attack and panic attack?
Panic attacks come on suddenly and involve intense and often overwhelming fear. They’re accompaniedTrusted Source by very challenging physical symptoms, like a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, or nausea.
DSM-5 recognizes panic attacks and categorizes them as unexpected or expected.
An anxiety attack tends to occur in response to certain stressors and may build gradually while panic attacks can occur unexpectedly and abruptly. Both may indicate an underlying health condition.
How can you show support to a loved one suffering with depression?
What do you do when you realize a relationship is not healthy?
MOST IMPORTANT
Make sure you feel safe if doing these actions
What actor plays Ken in the 2023 blockbuster movie "Barbie?"
Answer: Ryan Gosling
Name 3 services FOCUS provides:
Recovery Housing
Peer Support
A place to be sober
The Loft
What are the signs in myself/someone who is struggling with their mental health?
Heightened Anxiety
Being extra tired
Sleeping problems
Significant Weight Gain/Loss
Emotional outbursts
What is an SSRI?
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a widely used type of antidepressant. They're mainly prescribed to treat depression, particularly persistent or severe cases, and are often used in combination with a talking therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
How do set boundaries with someone?
Having certain days of the week or times of day when you do not have company at your house
Telling a sexual partner about your preferences and what you dislike
Requesting that your roommates ask permission before using your personal items or borrowing something from your room
Emotional and mental boundaries:
Excusing yourself from the break room at work when the conversation turns to gossip
Asking a professor for a different topic for an assignment because the one you have been given would be triggering (e.g., reading a short story about a woman dying of cancer when you just lost your mother to cancer)
Telling your children that they are not allowed to use swear words when they talk to you because profanity makes you feel uncomfortable and disrespected
Asking your partner not to discuss the intimate details of your relationship with their friends
Telling your father that you are not comfortable talking to him while he is yelling and angry
Which soft drink once contained cocaine as one of its original ingredients?
Answer: Coca-Cola
What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.
How does stress affect us mentally and emotionally?
Long-term stress increases the risk of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, substance use problems, sleep problems, pain and bodily complaints such as muscle tension.
What do you do in case of a mental health emergency?
Call the Suicide Hotline
Call 911
What is an example of unhealthy boundaries?
A few examples of a person exhibiting unhealthy boundaries include:
Which popular condiment was once sold as a medicinal cure for diarrhea?
Answer: Ketchup
What is the most popular resource (agency) in Findlay?
Findlay Resource Center
Give me 5 examples of how you can improve your mental health?
Get involved in your community, volunteers, find community in events.
Join a club/activity like zumba, yoga, or gym
Paint, draw, or get in touch with your creative side
Have a meaningful conversation with someone
Take a walk, get outside!
What are the top reasons for someone cutting off ties with their family?
What are the characteristics of domestic violence?
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Mental abuse
Emotional Abuse
Economic Abuse
Technical Abuse
What year did World War I begin?
Answer: 1914