Mental Health Stigma
Mental Health conditions will affect 1 in this many people during their lifetime
1 in 3
1 in 5
1 in 7
1 in 5
Mental illnesses are common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020)
This is the most common mental condition in adults
Anxiety
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Who is Ellen DeGeneres
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of controlling mental health conditions.
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
4 hours
8 hours
6.8 hours
6.8 hours
What percentage of people with mental health conditions experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it?
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness
90%
Nearly 9 out of 10 people with mental health conditions say that stigma and discrimination have a negative effect on their lives.
This common mental health condition affects over 18 million in a year and is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interest in hobbies or activities
What is depression
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
In 2018, Phelps revealed that he struggled with ADHD and depression and now works as a mental health advocate. In his personal life, Phelps has three kids
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep
What is lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated, feeling tired, obesity, depression, impairment in immunity
Depression is common in this color of eyes
Brown eyes
brown or dark-eyed people were significantly more depressed than those with blue eyes. The reason that eye color may make some people more susceptible to depression or mood changes might be because of the amount of light an individual's eyes can process
Bipolar illness is:
1) a bone disorder
2) caught at the north and south pole
3) a mood disorder
3) a mood disorder
The classical composer Beethoven was diagnosed with a serious case of this disorder characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows. He never took medication for it.
Bipolar disorder
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes GOOD STRESS a baby, new marriage...
How many ounces of water should an adult drink per day? for men and women (remember there are 8 ounces in a cup)
1) 125m & 91w (15.6 & 11.3)cups
2) 150m & 75w (18.7 & 9.3)cups
3) 400m & 200w (50 & 25) cups
1) 125 ounces (3.7 liters) for men. 91 ounces (2.7 liters) for women
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience this feeling.
Shame, hesitation to get help, not good enough, loneliness
Some of the other harmful effects of stigma can include: Reluctance to seek help or treatment and less likely to stay with treatment. Social isolation. Lack of understanding by family, friends, coworkers, or others. Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing.
Bulimia, anorexia, and body dysmorphia are examples of this group of mental illnesses that affects 9% of adults
Eating disorders
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Beyonce
A person who is physically sick goes to see a doctor, a person who is mentally sick goes to see a ____?
Therapist or counselor or psychiatrist
Listening to music can improve your mood.
What kind of music helps you feels better.
Jazz Hip Hop Country Punk
Blues Pop Classical Rock N roll Alternative
Classic Rock Metal Soul Folk Techno
Grunge Electric Dance Opera
This percentage of people with mental health conditions won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health
60%
30%
22%
Many celebrities, such as Demi Lovato, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michael Phelps, Taraji P. Henson and Lady Gaga have publicly shared their stories of mental health challenges and brought the discussion much more into the general media and everyday conversation. Look for information and for these personal stories online.
What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?
Be a friend, talk with them, tell a family or be open about your own struggles, provide resources, or call a hotline
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Abraham Lincoln
When in crisis, you can text GOT5 to what number?
Text GOT5 to 741741.
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
vitamin D