Mental Health Stigma
1 in how many Americans will experience a mental illness in a year?
1 in 5
What is the most common mental health disorder in high school students?
Anxiety
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 overcoming mental illness.
What percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it: 5% 20% 50% or 90%?
90%
What common mental illness affects 13% of all teens and is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interest in hobbies or activities?
Depression
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
What is a feeling that stigma causes people with mental health disorders to feel?
Shame and Loneliness
Excess amount of what can cause worry and agitation?
Watching or listening to media coverage
A physically sick person goes to see a doctor of medicine, and a person who is mentally sick goes to see a ____?
Therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor
What country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world?
The United States
During Covid-19 what did the WHO want people to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle?
Proper diet, sleep, exercise, and social contact with loved ones.
What are 4 things people did during Covid-19 to engage in self-care?
Journaling, Walking, Exercise, Eating Food, Music, Talking To People, Meditation, Deep Breathing, Good Sleep Hygiene, Taking a Shower/Bath, and Seeking Professional Support.
What percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to mental health stigma: 5% 20% 60% or 90%?
60%
During a crisis, what is normal to feel?
Sad, stressed, confused, scared or angry
Positive thinkers and those who are able to adapt to stress and changes in life have a strong level of _____.
Resilience