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Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Associated Diagnoses
Mental Wellness
For Parents
Random Animal Facts
100
Children don't have mental health issues
Myth. 13-20% of kids living in the U.S. have a mental health disorder.
100
Fidgets Difficulty engaging in quiet activities Runs or Climbs excessively when inappropriate Often "on the go" Difficulty awaiting turn
What is ADHD?
100
Sleep Eat Exercise
What is the "Trifecta" of Mental Health?
100
Mirror Validate Empathize
What is "Intentional Dialogue"?
100
What is the only Animal with 4 knees?
Elephant
200
A child can manage a psychiatric disorder through willpower.
Myth. A disorder is not mild anxiety or a dip in mood. It is severe distress and dysfunction that can affect all areas of a child’s life. Kids don’t have the skills and life experience to manage conditions as overwhelming as depression, anxiety, or ADHD. They can benefit profoundly from the right treatment plan, which usually includes a type of behavioral therapy, and have their health and happiness restored.
200
Often loses temper Argues with adults Deliberately annoys others Is touchy or easily annoyed Is angry, resentful, spiteful, or vindictive
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
200
Write out feelings, thoughts, behaviors
What is Journaling?
200
Works with a warning system Listen on the first try, 2 marbles
What is "The Listening Jar"?
200
where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?
the nose
300
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
300
Aggression toward people and/or animals Destruction of property Deceitfulness or theft Serious violation of rules
What is Conduct Disorder?
300
Plant a vegetable or flower Fosters/demonstrates nurturing, hope, growth
What is "The Green Thumb"?
300
I'm okay. I'll get through this. I'm good enough. I got this.
What are positive affirmations?
300
A blessing is the name given to a group of which magnificent creature?
Unicorn
400
Children grow out of mental health problems.
Myth - Children are less likely to “grow out” of psychiatric disorders than they are to “grow into” more debilitating conditions. Most mental health problems left untreated in childhood become more difficult to treat in adulthood. Since we know that most psychiatric disorders emerge before a child’s 14th birthday, we should have huge incentive to screen young people for emotional and behavioral problems. We can then coordinate interventions while a child’s brain is most responsive to change and treatment is more likely to be successful.
400
Cycling faster than in adults High degree of irritability Mania and depression expressed similarly
What is Bi-Polar Disorder of Childhood?
400
Visualizations and mental imagery Fireplace or fish tank video
What is "Inside Movie"?
400
When it’s homework time, for instance, remove distractions like video screens and toys, provide a snacks, establish an organized place for kids to work and make sure to schedule some breaks — attention isn’t infinite.
What is "Adjust the environment"?
400
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
500
Mental health disorders in a child makes them more violent.
Myth. A child with a mental health disorder is no more violent than the child sitting next to them.
500
-severe, persistent irritability -frequent temper outbursts in response to frustration 3 or more times per week for at least one year -grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?
500
Blow a pinwheel Blow big bubbles Smell the soup
What are "Ways to manage anxiety"?
500
Remaining calm and unemotional after a tantrum or negative behavior
What is "Empathy in the aftermath"?
500
Polar bears
Which type of bear has black skin?