The Basics
Stress
Mental Illness
Stats and People You May Know
Prevention and Treatment
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A term used to describe our social and emotional well-being. It affects the way we deal with stressors, make decisions and build relationships 

Mental Health 

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A feeling of tension and worry, often caused by a difficult thought or situation

Stress

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True or False: Everyone who feels anxious, sad or gets really angry sometimes has a mental illness 

False

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You may recognize this actor and former wrestler as the voice of 'Maui' from Moana. He's opened up about his struggles with depression after his football career ended in his 20s and after his divorce in 2008  

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 

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True or false: Good nutrition and regular exercise is good for our mental health 

True!

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True or false: Only certain people have mental health needs

False! Good mental health is important for everyone! Not everyone has a mental illness but all people must cope with stress and deal with a variety of emotions

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Name something that might cause stress in someone's life

Multiple examples (tests, entering a new environment, arguments, uncertainty, confusion over expectations, public speaking, an important performance or sporting event, etc.) 

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Prolonged feelings of sadness, paired with changes in sleep and eating, irritability, low energy and not enjoying things you used to enjoy could lead to a diagnosis of what mental illness? 

Depression 
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This singer/songwriter and actor has been vocal about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, as well as struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse 

Demi Lovato

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A combination of ____________ and sometimes prescription drugs are often recommended as the best treatment for mental illness

Therapy

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True or false: Mental Health is not as important as physical health 

FALSE!!!!!!

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True or False: There is no way to relieve stress or reduce unpleasant emotions that come from it 

False 

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True or false: Genetic inheritance (traits passed down in DNA from biological relatives) can affect our mental health and whether we develop mental illness

True

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This beloved actor and comedian, voice of Genie in the original Aladdin, struggled with Depression and Substance Use Disorder before his death in 2014 

Robin Williams

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Getting enough sleep is important to preventing poor mental health. How much sleep is recommended (by doctors and researchers) for kids between 6 and 12 yrs old? 

9-12 Hours!! (And teens need 8-10!!!) 

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Name at least one of the factors that affect mental health (at least 3 were mentioned in the video.) 

Genetics, physical health, life experiences, and more! 

400

True or False: Some stress is good 

True! A small amount of stress can motivate us, warn us of danger or help us stay alert and focused. But too much can be very harmful 

400

This mental illness is characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images and urges and subsequent engagement in repetitive behaviors. The initials are O.C.D.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

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True or False: Approximately 1 out of every 5 adults in America has been diagnosed with a Mental Illness

True 

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True or False: Some mental illnesses are temporary, while others are lifelong or "chronic" 

True 

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True or false: Mental Wellness means being happy all the time

False! We can't be happy all the time, but if we have mental wellness we're able to deal with challenges in a healthy way, work through problems, and usually feel more joy and satisfaction overall

500

When our brain and body feel threatened, it can trigger chemicals to be released that start "The Stress Response," also called the "3 Fs" What does this stand for? (Hint: "F_____, F____, or F_____") 

"Flight, Fight or Freeze" 

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 A mental illness that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, or series of events. Symptoms often include nightmares, flashbacks, and extreme anxiety 

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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NAMI (National Association for Mental Illness) reports that 1 in ___ U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year

6

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What is one issue people might have with accessing mental health care? 

Multiple options (long waitlists, cost/insurance obstacles, lack of culturally responsive treatment.)