Who can I talk to about my mental health?
friends, family, and trusted people around you
How many students deal with mental health per year?
About 25%-35%
Your hands start sweating and your heart rate increases when you have to converse with unfamiliar people. This may be a sign of what social disorder?
anxiety/social anxiety
if u have a hard time expressing yourself when things bother you, a good way to work through those feelings is?
Jornaling, talking to some one
Short-term stress can cause this physical response, including a faster heart rate and rapid breathing
fight-or-flight response
What can help me deal with my feelings due to mental health?
try finding a stress reliever that works for you and helps you calm down
What is depression?
a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
A student often has trouble staying focused in class, forgets assignments, gets easily distracted, and acts without thinking. This may be a sign of what condition.
ADHD
a common neurodevelopment disorder characterized by persistent, age-inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that interfere with daily functioning.
A way to vent if you feel like you have no one else to vent to is?
hotlines
How can stress affect someone physically?
Stress and anxiety weaken the immune system,increase inflammation, heighten the risk of chronic illnesses such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
How can self care help your mental health?
reducing burnout, anxiety, and stress while boosting mood, energy, resilience or prevent mental health crises
What is self harm?
an intentional act of self-poisoning or self-injury
A person experiences nightmares and flashbacks after a traumatic event, this may be a sign of which disorder?
(PTSD, Post traumatic stress disorder)
a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, such as abuse, combat, or natural disasters.
Ways to express your feelings through creation?
art, dance, music etc etc
Ongoing anxiety can strain this type of connection, leading to misunderstandings, withdrawals, or conflict with others.
Relationships
What can help regulate your mood and anxiety?
creating a stable routine
How many adults deal with mental health per year?
About 1 out of 5 or 20%
A friend talks about feeling hopeless and says, “Everyone would be better off without me”. This is a warning sign of what serious risk?
Risk of Suicide, Suicide ideation
This mindfulness practice involves focusing on the present moment without judgement. It usually involves being in a stationary and quiet/peaceful environment.
meditations
Long-term exposure to trauma in childhood can increase the risk of this broad category of later-life health problems
Long-term mental health issues
What can help you deal with your mental health?
professional help
What is mental health?
our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
A person repeatedly checks locks for hours due to intrusive fears about safety. This behavior is commonly associated with which disorder?
OCD
(a chronic mental health condition characterized by a cycle of uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Participating in a professionally guided group where members share experiences and coping strategies is called ____?
Group therapy, Support Group
Prolonged workplace stress that leads to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced performance is known as ____?
Burnout
a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress, typically resulting from unmanaged workplace pressure.