Would You Look At That?
(Signs and Symptoms)
(Signs and Symptoms)
Name three signs or symptoms of depression.
Constantly feeling sad, anxious, empty or numb to emotion
Feeling hopeless and alone
Feeling like everything is going wrong
Feeling worthless or helpless
Irritability
Spending more time alone and withdrawing from friends and family
Losing interest in hobbies, sports or activities that you sued to enjoy
Change in eating and/or sleeping habits
Always feeling tired
Feeling restless or trouble sitting still
Trouble concentrating and remembering
Indecisiveness
Have aches, pains, headaches and/or cramps without a clear cause
Thinking about dying or suicide
Self harm
True or False?
People with mental illnesses cannot get better.
False. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Name three different healthy coping skills.
Engage in physical activity or exercise
Read
Spend time with family and friends
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat healthy
Paint, draw or write
Prioritize important tasks
Practice deep and slow breathing
Enjoy nature
Make a gratitude list
Talk to people you trust
Take time to watch TV or movies
Take a shower
Garden
Play a game
About __% of mental disorders begin before the age of 14.
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
B. About 50% of mental disorders begin before the age of 14.
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"
Anxiety Attack or Panic Attack
True or False?
Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak.
True. When someone is suffering from a mental illness, it’s similar to a physical illness in that it forces limitations on you. If you broke your leg, you simply won’t be able to run as quickly as you did before. That’s not you being lazy, but being held back by a physical issue. It’s a similar thing with mental illnesses like depression or anxiety.
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 appointments/help them make appointments, show them that you care.
1 in __ of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental disorder.
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
C. 1 in 5 of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental disorder.
What are three signs that someone could be suicidal.
Direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”. Personality changes, withdrawn behaviour, hoarding medication, giving away prized possessions, lack of interest in future plans, isolation from friends and colleagues, depression.
True or False?
People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.
False. The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. You probably know someone with a mental health problem and don’t even realize it, because many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive members of our communities.
What are two resources available to individuals who need mental health support?
Youth Community Counselling
Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Services
Canadian Mental Health Association – Saskatoon Branch
Saskatchewan Healthline Online/811
Kids Help Phone
Crisis Line
Hope for Wellness Hotline
Almost ___% of those who feel they have anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 75%
B. Almost 50% of those who feel they have anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.