MENTAL HEALTH
Define mental health.
A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
The act of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Gratitude
Who are the two mental health counselors on the Grant Campus?
Nicole Borzelleca & Hypatia Martinez
Are you helping your friend if they come to you and you don't have any advice to give to them?
Where is counseling located?
Room 20 in Caumsett Hall in the lower level/basement.
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome is...?
Anxiety
A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. What activity is this?
Yoga!!!!!!
Who is the Title 9 coordinator?
Christina Vargas
True or False: If a friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help, as it is better to have a friend who is alive and mad with you than to lose a friend permanently.
What time is common hour on Wednesdays?
11am-12:15pm.
Loss of interest in hobbies, frequent sadness, and isolation from friends and family is a common sign of...?
Depression
A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing their mind on a particular object, thought or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. What is the name of this practice?
Meditation
Who can you reach out to if you're in a crisis or need help?
One of the mental health counselors in the Caumsett Hall lower level (room 20/basement) or Public Safety in the North Cottage.
True or False: If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your frined to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.
False. Temporarily it may make them feel better, but if there is an underlying issue that is making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Being patient with them, listening, and maybe even referring them to a professional is key.
When does CARES Club meet?
Monday & Wednesdays from 11am-12:15pm.
Define ADHD.
A range of behavioral disorders occurring primarily in children, including such symptoms as poor concentration, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
What is one way you can practice self-care?
Journaling, removing toxic people out of your life, making a vision-board, practicing meditation or any other activities that you genuinely enjoy.
How many buildings are there on the Grant Campus?
12.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appts, help them make appts, and just show that you care without any judgement.
On Mondays, which room does CARES Club meet in?
Room 12 in Caumsett.
What is multiple personality disorder now referred to in the DSM?
Dissociative Identity Disorder.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (aka talk therapy).
What are the eboard members' names?
Ananda, Caroline, Tifany, & Sofia).
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help.
They may not want to "burden" anyone with their problems, fear judgement, or don't think their problem is serious enough.
What time does evening classes begin?
4pm.