Myth or Fact?
Myth or Fact - Children are not affected by mental disorders.
Myth.
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old.
blushing, sweating, nausea, intense fear of embarrassment in social settings
Social Anxiety
someone that will be there for you when you need someone to lean on
Supports
Name 2 symptoms of clinical depression.
Loss of interest in activities, trouble concentrating, fatigue, irritability, feelings of worthlessness, change in appetite, persistent sad or empty feelings, suicidal thoughts
Name 2 risk factors of developing a mental illness.
Myth or Fact - People with mental health issues are more prone to violent behavior.
Myth.
People with mental health disorders are no more violent that anyone else. In fact, they are more likely to be victims of violence.
Reoccurring nightmares, unwanted memories, flashbacks, heightened reactions, depressed mood
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
works with a person in the community to help get needs met and find services
County Case Manager
Name 2 symptoms of bipolar disorder.
manic episodes - irritability, racing thoughts, increased energy, inflated self-esteem
depressive episodes - sad mood, low energy, low self-esteem, lack of interest
20% or 1 in 5 adults
Myth or Fact - There is nothing you can do to help someone who is dealing with a mental disorder.
Myth.
Treating people with respect and love and reaching out to them is important. Helping them get the right psychological and medical support is just one way you can help.
manic episodes, loss of reality, depressive episodes, loss of interest, suicidal thoughts
Bipolar Disorder
works with people to manage their symptoms with medications
Psychiatrist
Name 2 symptoms of schizophrenia.
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech and behavior, trouble concentrating, flat affect
Name 2 reasons someone with a mental illness may not seek treatment.
Stigma, lack of insurance/funds, lack of access to care, denial of diagnosis, lack of understanding of diagnosis or treatment options
Myth or Fact - Treatment for schizophrenia is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and coordinated specialty care services.
Fact.
experiencing feeling and hearing things that are not real, believing in things that are not true
Psychosis
provides support through exploration of coping skills and strategies while in the hospital
Clinical support staff: BA, OT, RT, MHP
Name 2 symptoms of OCD.
Obsessions - persistent, unwanted thoughts, urges or images
Compulsions - repetitive behaviors that you feel driven to perform
Name 2 neurotransmitters related to mental illness.
Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine
Myth or Fact - There is currently no effective treatment for clinical depression.
Myth.
A combination of medication and psychotherapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for clinical depression.
feeling loss of interest, low mood, feelings of poor self-worth and self-esteem
Depression
provides time explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions by talking things through
Mental Health Professional
Name 2 symptoms of PTSD.
Nightmares, flashbacks, bursts of anger, difficulty concentrating, exaggerated startle response, anxiety, negative thoughts, difficulty remembering aspects of the event
Name one factor that contribute to the onset of a mental illness
Biology, stress, or trauma