Mental Health 101
____________ is part of our natural "fight or flight" response. This response gave our ancestors the burst of energy needed to deal with physical danger. Today, our bodies may still get ready for "fight or flight" in emotionally stressful situations, such as an exam or job interview.
What is anxiety.
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
What is False.
What mental health provider/platform has Accenture partnered with and paid for for it's employees to receive free therapy?
What is TalkSpace.
Expressing good things from your day/life is a coping strategy known as ________.
What is practicing gratitude; being grateful.
Bradley Cooper plays Pat, a die-hard Philadelphia Eagles fan and diagnosed with bipolar d/o who's recently been released from a stint in a mental hospital, and Jennifer Lawrence who plays a widow dealing with her own mental illness in the aftermath of her husband's death in what movie?
What is the Silver Linings Playbook.
TRUE or FALSE: around 1 in 4 Americans have a diagnosed mental illness.
What is TRUE (approx. 26.2% of Americans).
True or False: People with mental health challenges have to take special tests to get a job or buy a house.
What is False.
The _________ is a benefit paid for by Accenture to help you find the resources you need to solve personal problems such as issues with family, alcohol, drugs, emotions, stress, and legal or financial questions. This benefit is available to you 24/7/365.
What is the EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
What is the term used in psychology that describes the negative thinking patterns we engage in from time to time? (For example: jumping to conclusions, polarized thinking, comparisons, catastrophizing)
What are cognitive distortions.
This beloved actor died by suicide in August 2014. His widow later learned that the actor was also diagnosed with Lewy body dementia following an autopsy.
Who is Robin Williams.
Name 3 different types of anxiety disorders.
What is OCD, PTSD, GAD (generalized anxiety d/o), SAD (social anxiety d/o), Panic d/o, Agoraphobia, Specific phobias
Name 2 ways we can help reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Talk openly about mental health, Educate yourself and others, Be conscious of language, Encourage equality, Show compassion, Be honest about treatment, Let the media know when they are using stigmatizing language presenting stories, Choose empowerment over shame
Where can you go for support in a crisis?
What is hospital, supportive family/friends, therapist
Text HOME to 741741
Suicide hotline: 988
Treatment Referral Routing Service: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Putting your thoughts on trial and replacing negative thoughts with more helpful/balanced thoughts is called...
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression.
Who is Ellen Degeneres.
A mental disorder characterized delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or incoherent speaking, disorganized or unusual movements and negative symptoms.
What is schizophrenia.
True or False: Talking about suicide with a person who is self-harming and/or showing warning signs will only make them want to take their life even more.
What is False.
Suicide is preventable. If someone is talking about it don't ignore it. More than likely, this person is reaching out for help!
If you or someone you know needs help, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you think someone is in immediate danger, do not leave them alone—stay there and call 911.
The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving, living arrangements and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society.
What is a Social Worker.
This is a therapeutic technique where you focus your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
What is mindfulness.
Which movie portrays the true-life tale of paranoid schizophrenic mathematician John Nash (Russell Crowe), who takes on additional work and begins to believe that he's involved in a massive conspiracy?
What is A Beautiful Mind.
What are the 3 most prevalent mental health d/o in the US?
Anxiety, Depression, and Bipolar d/o.
Stigma and discrimination can contribute to worsening symptoms and reduced likelihood of getting treatment.
Name 3 side effects of those experiencing mental health stigma and discrimination.
What is: reduced hope, lower self-esteem, increased psychiatric symptoms, difficulties with social relationships, reduced likelihood of staying with treatment, more difficulties at work, 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, bullying, physical violence or harassment
What is the recommended treatment for mental health disorders in general?
Therapy and medication management
Name 2 specific grounding techniques that can be used to help a person navigate/cope with intense emotions/anxiety/panic.
5-4-3-2-1, any breathing technique, guided meditation, body awareness/scan, categories, mental exercise (i.e., count backwards, pick up an object and explain it in detail, name all members of your family and their ages), leaves on a stream, PMR, urge surfing, TIPP skills
In the 2003 film, Matchstick Men, Nicholas Cage plays the role of a con man struggling with what mental disorder? This d/o is categorized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead to ritualistic behaviors.
What is OCD.