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What is self-care?
The act of caring for yourself physically and mentally. Taking the time you need to feel at peace. Self-awareness. Doing something that makes you feel relaxed (or an answer relatable).
Answer: friend, relative, FAME Coach, FAME mentor, professor, high school teacher, coach, therapist (mental health provider)- or someone relatable
CAPS- Counseling & Psychiatric Services (Olin Health Center)
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Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
Myth: Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
What is self-love?
Gratitude and acceptance towards yourself, both physically and emotionally.
Acceptable Answers: therapy (any form), medication treatment, self-care, self-love, support systems etc. (any other related answers)
True- this statistic is only categorizing those who have a diagnosis. There are a number of people who are in prison and have not yet been diagnosed.
Give 3 examples of acts of self-love.
Answer: False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
Answer: Center for Survivors (MSU Sexual Assault Healthcare Program Student Services Building, 556 East Circle Drive, same address as Financial Aid)
Males attempt suicide more often than females do?
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
What are 4 signs someone needs to practice self-care?
-easily angered -exhausted -forgetful -depression -physical symptoms -feeling detached even in social situations -feeling unappreciated -you're pouring from an empty cup -your too do list never ends (or other relatable answers)
Answer: Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
Answer: LGBTQ+
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34.
FACT
Name 4 non-traditional ways to practice self-care/self-love.
1.Release yourself from perfectionism
2. Laugh out loud
3. Rest
4. Find ways to have fun
5. Identify what bring you the most joy (spend time doing that or being around those people)
Any other non- traditional ideas
Answer: Psychology Today- While not the only resource, this is a major resource for locating therapy in any city/stat in the U.S.
Answer: A promise