Triggers
Something that triggers you.
(all persons on team must answer)
loud noises, people yelling, smells, memories, etc..
exercising may ________ the negative impact of mental illness.
decrease
True or False? Mental Illness is the leading cause of homicidal crime.
false
Periods of intense fear or apprehension that are of sudden onset and of relatively brief duration. Sweating, tingling sensations, etc.
Panic Attack
What loses it head at night and gets it back in the morning?
A pillow!
Something you may do that could trigger others
(all persons on team must answer)
yell, talk about and upsetting topic, say something mean to a peer, etc...
Smoking cigarettes, using illegal substances, and staying awake for long periods of time may ________ symptoms of mental illness.
increase negative or make symptoms of mental illness worse
True or False, approximately 1% of the population has some form of mental illness.
False
Symptoms of the disorder include excessive washing or cleaning; repeated checking; extreme hoarding; aversion to particular numbers; and nervous rituals, such as opening and closing a door a certain number of times before entering or leaving a room.
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD)
What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?
Supplies!
When a peer is angry, this is something you could do to help calm them down.
talk to them, listen, get a staff member, go outside for a walk, etc...
The commonly used treatment for mental illness called "WRAP" stands for:
What is Wellness Recovery Action Plan
People with mental illness can recover. True or False?
True
A condition characterized by intense fear, helplessness, or horror (or disorganized or agitated behavior in children) resulting from the exposure to extreme trauma.
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
What did the hamburger name his daughter?
Patty!
When a peer is sad, this is something you could do to lift them up.
Talk to them, tell a joke, give them a compliment, etc...
Name three coping strategies you know to help reduce the negative impact of mental illness.
answers may include exercise, nutrition, stress management, social support, counseling, medication, hobbies, and more.
True or False? Mental illness is a result solely from bad parenting.
False
a condition characterized by a marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.
Social Phobia
How do you find a princess?
You follow the foot prince!
After you have triggered/upset a peer, what can you do to help make the situation better?
apologize, talk to them, try not to do it again, etc...
What are negative coping skills? Give an example.
coping skills that may offer immediate relief/numbness, but ultimately make symptoms and situations worse in the long run
examples: alcohol or drugs, self harm, binge eating, lashing out at others
Depression is not typical of the aging process.
true
may cling to their parent and have difficulty falling asleep by themselves at night.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?
Ten-tickles