MENTAL HEALTH
Consequences of negative stress
What are headaches, insomnia, high blood pressure, and heart diseases. Repetitive stress is also the cause of anxiety, depression, memory disturbances
When a person becomes dependent on a substance
What is addiction
Mental Health Issues are rare
Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability.
True or False: Admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
This is a secondary emotion that often results from underlying feelings like loss or fear.
What is anger
A warning sign of suicide
What is all of the sudden happy again, fascination with death, change in appearance, etc.
The name of the government agency who must approve all drugs before they can be sold
What is FDA, Food and Drug Administration
People with mental illnesses will not get better
Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Name three places/people you can go to to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Personal counselor, your doctor, teacher, friends, family.....
These all can be physiological responses to anger
What is rapid heartbeat, face turning red, sweating, rapid breathing, tensed muscles
This type of disorder is characterized by having periods of "highs" followed by periods of "lows". Also known as manic depressive.
What is bipolar disorder
Give an example of physiological dependence.
What is vomiting, nose bleeds, headaches, muscle pain, irritability.
Mental disorders are a consequence of personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
People teasing you, getting in a fight with your family, or losing a game can all be a__________ to anger.
What is a trigger
People with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness. These feelings continue for long periods of time.
What is depression
The classification of drugs that alcohol belongs to
What is depressants
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
True or False: You need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: If you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
Going for a walk, talking to a friend, thinking about a happier time, and taking deep breaths are examples of
What are coping strategies or anger management skills
The age people start to show signs/symptoms of schizophrenia
What is late teens through the twenties
Two long-term effects of using marijuana
What is mental disorders, depression, cancer, etc.
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
Academic Problems, Suspension, Incarceration, Loss of friendships/relationships can be examples of this.
What are consequences or problems that uncontrolled anger can lead to?