Mental Health
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
FALSE
Loud noises, arguing, and yelling are examples of what?
What is the psychiatrists name?
Dr. Sinha
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Did you gain or lose an hour of sleep last night?
Gain!
A medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness with medication and behavioral interventions.
Psychiatrist
Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or loss of interest?
Depression
What are you expected to bring every day to community meeting?
Goal/goal sheet.
This is a practice in which you focus on what is happening for you in that moment - what you are seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting, and hearing. It is about coming into the present moment.
grounding techniques
List 2 things that can increase depression and anxiety during the fall months.
Less sunlight, shorter days, increased indoor time, increase use of screens, less socializing, poor sleep quality, lack of therapy/treatment
What is a cause (event or situation) that leads to someone feeling upset, frightened, angry, etc.
Trigger
School, family, and low self-esteem are examples of what?
Stressors
What pages are the family meeting prep on?
35-36
What are the 2 most effective treatment methods of mental health?
Medication and therapy
The first jack-o-lanterns were carved from _____, not pumpkins.
Turnips
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the world
Generalized anxiety disorder
Smoking, running way, fighting, and self harm are examples of what?
Negative or risky behaviors
True or False: You are allowed to give your information (socials, numbers) to peers.
FALSE. Due to safety concerns, you are NOT allowed to share personal information.
What is the suicide and crisis hotline number?
988
During Fall, leaves change due to the lack of ______.
Chlorophyll
What percentage of teenagers experience depression before adulthood?
20%
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this
Panic Attack
What are the therapists names?
Christian and Sam.
When do we start to prepare for discharge?
Upon admission.
Fall can impact mental health due to ______ _____, which affects body's sleep and mood-regulating hormones like serotonin and melatonin.
Decreased sunlight