Canadian Stats
The estimated range, in percent, of Canadian youth who are affected by a mental illness or disorder?
_____ - _____% of youth
10-20%
This number of people who die by suicide every day in Canada.
11
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bipolar Disorder
This age group says they feel most stigmatized by their mental illness
15-25 years of age
Which of these comedians deal with Clinical Depression?
a)Chris Rock
b)Jim Carrey
c)Seth Rogan
d)Ellen Degeneres
Both Jim Carrey and Ellen Degeneres
In Canada, the percentage of children who need mental health services who receive it:
20% or 40% or 60%?
20%
In Canada, suicide accounts for this percent of all deaths among 15-24 year olds:
14% or 24% or 34%.
24%
List three symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
One way to diminish or minimize stigma.
presentations, advocacy, education, talking about mental health, speaking out against myths or stereotypes...
What mental illness do musical artists Ozzy Osbourne, DMX, and Axl Rose manage?
Bipolar Disorder.
Mental disorders in youth are ranked as the first, second or third highest hospital care expenditure in Canada
2nd highest hospital care expenditure; surpassed only by injuries
Youth are the first, second, or third highest risk population for suicide.
1st
Youth are the highest risk population for suicide in Canada.
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Provide an example of a stereotype of someone with a mental illness
"crazy", "psycho", "nuts", "lazy", "violent", "homeless"
Which Pirates of the Caribbean star deals with anxiety?
a) Orlando Bloom
b) Johnny Depp
c) Keira Knightley
B) Johnny Depp
The mortality rate due to suicide among men is this many times higher than the rate among women?
4 times higher
Suicide is the first, second or third leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 10-24.
2nd
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?
Anxiety Attack or Panic Attack
True or False: Mental Illness is a leading cause of homicidal crime.
False
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life?
a) J.K Rowling (Harry Potter)
b) Stephenie Meyer (Twilight)
c) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games)
J.K Rowling
The percent of the healthcare budget spent on mental health:
6% of the budget
16% of the budget
26% of the budget
6%
Canada’s youth suicide rate is the first, second or third highest in the industrialized world.
3rd
Canada has the 3rd highest suicide rate in the industrialized world.
Name 3 signs that a person may be experiencing suicide ideation
direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends or colleagues/depression
True or False: Spending time with people who have mental health conditions tends to reduce negative stereotypes.
TRUE. Research shows that negative perceptions about severe mental health conditions can be changed through direct contact with people living with mental health conditions.
Which type of anxiety disorder is Howie Mandel diagnosed with?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)