True or False
True or False, when talking to someone about mental health, you should keep the questions short, with yes or no answers majority of the time?
False, use open-ended questions that don't use responses such as yes, no, good, or bad.
What is a mental illness?
Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these).
True or False, All symptoms for mental illnesses are the same
False, Symptoms for OCD are way different than symptoms for depression!
How many people is 20 percent of the US?
Around 60 million people
True or False, you should correct your friend's grammar while they are talking about their experience with their mental illness?
False, never interrupt them or put any judgment towards them!
What is self care?
Self care is simply taking care of yourself and taking time for yourself.
What is one symptom for depression?
Low self esteem, long periods of sadness, and pessimism
What percent of United States citizens have a mental illness?
16-25%
True or false, if your friend doesn't want to talk about something, you should push them just a little bit to talk about it?
False, mental illnesses are sensitive topics and you should never push your friends outside of their comfort zones.
What is an open ended question?
A question requiring longer answers than yes, no, good, or bad.
What is one symptom for OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
Fear of germs, fear of misplacing something, fear of losing control of your behavior
True or False, you should always keep your friend's words confidential? Why?
True and false, if your friend tells you something private, then you should keep it private, however, you should always tell an adult if they're talking about harming themselves or others.
True or False, it's okay to feel uncomfortable if you have a mental illness?
True. What they tell you may be uncomfortable or even scary. But by listening to it without judgment, you're letting them know that it's okay to feel that way—and it's also okay to ask for help.
What does it mean to offer ongoing support?
It means offering unconditional support, no matter what they say or do (unless it is about harming themselves or others)
What is one symptom for an anxiety disorder?
Tension, fear, and feelings of dread for no reason at all
What can you Infer would be a symptom of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations (when a person sees, hears, smells, tastes, or feels things that are not there), Delusions (when a person has strong beliefs that are not true and may seem irrational to others), and Thought Disorder (when a person has ways of thinking that are unusual or illogical)
True or false, You should talk to your friend about mental health anytime, anywhere?
False! You should always find a place where your friend is comfortable and feels safe.
What is stigma?
A mark of disgrace towards your mental illness, or disorder.
What is one symptom for ADHD?
Difficulty focusing, losing things easily, impulsitivity, easily distracted, interrupting conversations, fidgeting
BONUS: What is Inpatient Treatment?
Inpatient treatment is when people who are depressed and have thoughts of suicide are hospitalized to make sure they do not attempt suicide. In the hospital, they receive 24 hour supervision, medication, and therapy.