Mental health Stigma
Name 3 causes of mental health
Genetics, environmental factors, Brain chemistry, trauma, substance use
What percentage of youth do not access mental health? (Hint: it is a HIGH number)
75%
What is cannabis induced psychosis?
Psychosis such as hallucinations that happens due to smoking cannabis
Name 3 signs of ADHD
Lack of focus, forgetful, fidgeting, restless, risk taker, do things without thinking, struggle in school, fall into peer pressure, smaller friend group, struggle with emotional regulation, increased risk for troubled behaviour ect.
True or false, mental health and physical health are intertwined
True
True or false, young kids cannot struggle with mental health?
False
If you struggle with mental health, what steps should you take? (hint: 4 steps)
Seek professional help, lifestyle changes, build a support system, break the stigma
Name 2 positive and 2 negative impacts of social media
Self expression, relieve loneliness, build community/support system
Avoid responsibility (homework), lack of family connection or activities, spread of rumours, potential for exposure to harmful people, form bias of others
What is autism?
A brain development condition that causes deficits in social emotional and communication development. It affects how they view the world and the individuals within it.
Name 3 of the 5 clues & cues of mental health
Mood changes
Withdrawal
Detached from reality
Emotional regulation
Major changes in diet and sleep
Give 3 examples of mental health stigma
professionals can’t have bad mental health, labels (crazy, nuts, psychotic, they are violent people, they are just weak, you can’t be depressed because you’re always happy, they are incompetent ect.
Define mental health
“Overall state of well-being involving thoughts, feelings and emotions” (Loprespub, 2022)
What is schizophrenia?
Neurodevelopmental illness that can cause significant personal, social and occupational dysfunction. It can skew your interpretation of reality
Name 3 types of anxiety
separation anxiety, selective mutism, specific phobia, social anxiety, panic disorders and generalized anxiety.
What category does autism fall under?
Autism falls under the mental disorder category which encompasses developmental disorders, however, it is not a mental health illness
How many youth are affected by mental health and what age is most likely to be affected by mental health?
1.2 million, ages 15-24
Define mental ilness
“Denotes a specific conditions such as depression, anxiety, an eating disorder or schizophrenia” (Lorespub, 2022)
Name 3 psychotic disorders
Schizophrenia, schizoaffective personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, bipolar, depression w/ psychotic features
What is body image vs body shaming?
Body image: Thoughts, beliefs and behaviours related to physical appearance and what an individual projects to society
Body shaming: Emotional experience of worthlessness stemming from failure to meet perceived beauty ideals and self-objectification
List all the treatment options for depression
Therapy, medication and education
Name 3 things from the brain development video that happen as our brains develop
Craving for intense behaviours/risk taking, changes in relationships and identity, front of brain responsible for behaviours slowly develops
Define mental disorder
“Mental disorders encompass a wide range of conditions that impact mental health and well-being. This includes mental illnesses, but also extends to other categories such as: Developmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)” (Aspire, 2024)
Name 3 side effects of anorexia
Low blood pressure slow/irregular heart rate, weak, dizzy, faint, bloating, irregular periods, weak bones, delayed puberty, slow growth, lack of focus, brain fog, mood changes
List 3 risk factors for conduct disorder
complex mix of genetic and environmental factors. Some genetic factors include inherited factors such as antisocial behaviour, temperament and impulsivity. High testosterone levels that lead to aggression or TBI, seizure’s or other neurological damages. Some environmental factors include parental involvement with substances and antisocial behaviours. Parents with diagnosis or ADHD, mood disorders or schizophrenia. Other factors can be home life that lacks structure or proper supervision with parental conflict which can lead to maladaptive behaviours in children. As well as children who were frequently exposed to domestic violence. Finally, the ease of availability to drugs and crime opportunities in their community.
Name 3 manic symptoms and 3 depressive symptoms of bipolar
Manic symptoms (Talk fast, interest in risky behaviour, poor judgement, inflated sense of ability, knowledge and power, sleep, appetite)
Depressive symptoms (Irritable, angry, complain about physical pain- stomach or headache, dietary challenges, think about death, sleep)