Mental Health Basics
What is mental health?
A person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What does BIPOC stand for?
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Name one grounding technique.
5-4-3-2-1 senses exercise, deep breathing, or mindfulness.
True or False: Talking about mental health makes mental illness worse.
False
During which month is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month recognized?
July.
Name one common sign that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
Changes in sleep, mood, appetite, energy, concentration, or withdrawing from others.
How can culture positively impact mental health?
Through community, traditions, language, spirituality, family support, and cultural pride.
What is self-care?
Activities that support physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
What is stigma?
Negative attitudes or discrimination toward people with mental health conditions.
What is another name for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month?
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
True or False: Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of race or ethnicity.
True.
Name one barrier BIPOC communities may face when seeking mental health care.
Stigma, cost, lack of culturally responsive providers, transportation, insurance, discrimination, or language barriers.
Why is having a support system important?
It provides encouragement, connection, and help during difficult times.
Why might some people avoid seeking therapy?
Fear of judgment, stigma, cost, cultural beliefs, or lack of access.
Who was Bebe Moore Campbell?
An author and mental health advocate who worked to reduce stigma and improve mental health awareness in communities of color.
Name two healthy ways to manage stress.
Exercise, meditation, talking to someone, journaling, music, deep breathing, hobbies, etc.
Why is culturally responsive care important?
It respects a person's culture, experiences, beliefs, and identity, helping build trust and improve care.
Name three healthy coping skills.
Walking, talking with a trusted person, exercise, prayer, journaling, art, meditation, or music.
How can you support someone experiencing mental health challenges?
Listen without judgment, encourage professional help, check in regularly, and respect their feelings.
Why is representation among mental health professionals important?
It helps build trust, improve communication, and provide culturally responsive care.
Why is early mental health support important?
It can improve recovery, reduce symptoms, and prevent problems from becoming more severe.
What is one way communities can reduce mental health stigma?
Open conversations, education, sharing lived experiences, and encouraging people to seek help.
Complete the sentence: Asking for help is a sign of ________.
Strength.
What is one myth about mental illness?
Name one thing you can do to advocate for mental health in your community.
Share resources, challenge stigma, attend community events, support others, promote education, or encourage access to care.