Mental Health
Name two mental health disorders
-Depression/ anxiety
-PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
-ADHD/ OCD
-Bipolar
-Autism
What does FSA stand for?
Family Support Assistant
What is self-esteem
Confidence in one's own worth or abilities
True or False: FSA employees get reimbursed for driving mileage while working
True
Why did you come here today?
:)
What are some common signs of suicidal behavior?
-Excessive moods
-Hopelessness
-Withdrawal/ self-isolation
-Giving away belongings/preparation
-Self-harm behaviors
What is the hourly wage?
$10.70
Why is self-esteem important?
-It heavily influences our choices and decisions.
-Good self-esteem helps children try new things, take healthy risks and solve problems. It gives them a solid foundation for their learning and development.
What is HIPPA?
A federal law that required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge.
What is another town in Montana that Youth Dynamics serves?
*over 30 locations in MT!
-Billings
-Kalispell
-Missoula
-Bozeman
-Eastern MT
Roughly how many children in the U.S. suffer from mental health disorders?
-1 in 4
-17 million
*That is more than the number of children with cancer, diabetes, and HIV combined
Name one benefit of being an FSA
-Flexible schedule
-Making a difference / rewarding
-Good experience
-Looks good for future employers
What are some signs of low self-esteem?
-Difficulty speaking up
-Difficulty making choices
-Not feeling deserving of
-Negative self-talk and perception
What are some activities that you could do with a mentee?
-Walking/hiking
-Swimming
-Playing at a park
-Crafts
-Puzzles
What are the age groups we serve?
Ages 0-18
(mentors typically serve ages 6-14)
True or false: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States
True
What are some typical behavioral problems that we help with?
-Lack of social skills/shyness
-Depression/Anxiety/ADHD
-Self-harm
-Difficulty coping with trauma
What kinds of things can damage a youth's self-esteem?
-Negative thinking
-Stress/ trauma
-Unhappy childhood
-Critical environment
Approximately how many Youth Homes does YDI run?
YDI runs 10 group homes
Name another service that Youth Dynamics provides besides mentorship?
-Parenting classes
-Substance abuse treatment
-Group homes
-Therapy services
What is one hormone in our brain responsible for "happiness"?
-Serotonin
-Dopamine
-Oxytocin
-Other endorphins
What is our FSA manager's name?
Linda Lowney
What are some activities that could help a youth improve their self-esteem?
-Teach them how to do something
-Let them help you with tasks
-Recognize when they are doing things correctly
-Praise their effort & don't criticize harshly
List some traits that make a good mentor
-Listening skills
-Patience
-Responsible
-Empathy
-Personable
What street is Youth Dynamics located on?
Gold Street