Definitions
The YAM definition of "mental health"...
What is...
"how you think, feel, and act"
The definition of "stress"...
What is...
"Stress is the way your body responds to new situations or change. The stress response is activated to help you perform under pressure, making you alert when you need it."
The difference between sadness and depression...
What is...
sadness = temporary emotions
depression = mental illness
The number for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline...
What is...
988
(call or text!)
The definition of a "dilemma"...
What is...
"a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options"
ONE example of positive stress...
What is...
first date
making new friends
performance
sports game
interview
deadline
etc.
The length of time symptoms need to last for a clinical diagnosis of depression...
What is...
2 weeks
A website where you can learn more about mental health...
One person you can talk to or go to for help...
Who is...
friend
family member
teacher
coach
counselor
therapist
etc.
ONE example of negative stress...
What is...
problems at school
family problems
bullying
death
breakup
abuse
illness
etc.
Three symptoms of depression...
What are...
a feeling of hopelessness
low self-esteem
low energy
trouble concentrating
over or under eating
being self-critical
body aches and pains
losing interest in hobbies
feeling that nothing is important
thoughts about not wanting to live anymore
being irritated a lot of the time
sleeping too much or too little
A resource you can call or text for support with dating and relationship problems...
What is...
the Love is Respect Hotline
(Call 1-866-331-9474 or text 22522)
THREE things you can do to take care of your mental health...
What is...
Breathe
Talk to someone
Get enough sleep
Make time for hobbies
Set boundaries
Exercise
Eat good food
Spend time with friends
Therapy
Build good habits
Prioritize your needs
Medication
Etc.
The definition of a "crisis"...
What is...
"a sudden, usually unexpected, difficult situation or circumstance"
The three forms of treatment for depression...
What are...
diagnosis
therapy
medication
An app you can use to manage anxiety...
What is...
Insight Timer
Clear Fear
Mindshift
SuperBetter
etc.
TWO signs that a friend may need help...
What is...
change in their usual self
prefer to be alone a lot
distancing themselves
frequent mood changes
low self-esteem
unusually sad or irritable
treat people around them badly
get angry or aggressive easily
have problems with school or friends they didn’t before
Etc.
Three physical symptoms of stress...
What are...
headaches
stomach pain
aching shoulders and back
racing heart
needing to pee a lot
over or under eating
problems sleeping
etc.
People that we can go to when we need help...
Who are...
Parents
Family
Teachers
Coaches
Counselors
Therapists
Etc.
A resource that provides free virtual therapy sessions with UT-Austin therapists...
What is...
TCHATT - Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine