General Facts
Definition of mental health
What is the relationship between ouremotional, psychological, and social well-being?
Number of Americans that have been affected with mental health illnesses
Over 50 Million
Depression is known as the ____ epidemic
What is "silent"?
Long working hours = productivity, better mental health, and better physical health
What is myth?
A quick way to calm down by changing your breathing pattern
What is deep breathing?
Definition of self esteem
What is how we value and perceive ourselves (positively and negatively)?
Percentage (range) of Americans not receiving treatment for mental health illnesses
What is 60-70%?
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, from manic highs to depressive lows.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Schizophrenia means having a "split personality"
Myth, Schizophrenia is characterized by distorted thinking, hallucinations, and delusions, not multiple personalities.
Writing down your thoughts and feelings to process them
What is journaling?
Term for the psychological distress that can result from an overwhelming workload, poor management, or unhealthy work-life balance.
What is burnout?
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns ____ (age.)
What is 14-years-old?
This disorder, often linked to trauma, involves intrusive memories, flashbacks, and nightmares.
What is PTSD?
Mental health disorders can alter brain structure and function over time.
Fact, prolonged mental illness such as chronic depression or PTSD can cause changes in brain regions like the hippocampus and amygdala.
AEngaging in an activity you enjoy to improve your mood
What is behavioral activation?
Many factors can lead to mental illness, including: ____ (list 3)
What are genetics, physical illness or injury, and traumatic life experiences?
The 2nd leading cause of death among young people.
What is suicide?
This mental health condition involves persistent worry, often about everyday situations, and can cause physical symptoms like increased heart rate.
What is general anxiety disorder?
Antidepressants are addictive.
What is a myth? They do not cause addiction, but stopping them suddenly can cause withdrawal like symptoms.
A CBT technique that involves gradually facing a feared situation
What is exposure therapy?
Common signs of mental health issues include: _______ (list 5)
What are extreme mood swings, changes in eating habits, excessive worrying or fear, problems concentrating, and avoiding friends or social activities?
___ (percent) of U.S. adults with mental illness also experienced a substance use disorder in 2021.
What is 49%?
Anorexia nervosa most commonly affects ____.
What is teenagers?
Mental health conditions can shorten life expectancy.
What is a Fact? Studies have shown that individuals with severe mental illness may have a life expectancy reduced by 10-20 years due to physical health conditions.
Imagining a relaxing scene to reduce anxiety
What is guided imagery?