Signs and symptoms of anxiety and stress
What are the common symptoms of anxiety?
Sweating, feeling nervous, trembling/shaking, fatigue or tiredness, trouble concentrating
What are the two ways mental illness is caused?
Heredity (genetic disorder), and/or developmental (environmental factors)
What is an example of a harmful and helpful coping mechanism?
Harmful: Self-harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, isolation, etc.
Helpful: Social connection, deep breathing, meditation, physical activity, etc.
What is the term for a network of people you can rely on to provide emotional support?
Support system
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist?
Psychiatrists can prescribe medications but therapists cannot
What is the hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy?
Adrenaline
What developmental factors contribute to/create mental illnesses?
Trauma, Chemical Imbalance in brain, Drug addiction
What are some substances you should avoid?
Alcohol, (E) cigarettes, illicit drugs
What are some examples of locations where you can make community connections?
School, workplace, neighborhood, rec centers, etc
What is the suicide and Crisis hotline?
988
What are the best ways to manage stress and anxiety?
Getting active, a healthy diet, a good sleep schedule, and a healthy social connections
What is a mental disorder characterized by?
A clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or in behavior
Why is it important to accept you have a mental illness?
It's linked to closer relationships, stronger self esteem, and better mental health
True or False: Social Connection can reduce the risk for chronic disease and serious illness such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia?
True
True or False: it’s free to be admitted to a mental hospital in Massachusetts?
False - you can still get care, but will be billed
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 rule for an anxiety/panic attack?
Identify 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 thing you can taste.
What percent of Us citizens reportedly deal with mental illness/disorders?
22.8% or 1 in 5 adults
What are signs that an antidepressant is counterproductive?
Feeling numb, suicidal thoughts, increased anxiety, vertigo, fatigue
What is the impact of loneliness on mental health?
Disrupted sleep patterns, elevated blood pressure, an increased cortisol
What are SSRIs?
SSRI or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are often medications to help
If you know someone who experiences a severe anxiety disorder, which TWO should you recommend they go to? : Therapist, Psychiatrist, or Psychologist?
A Psychologist and/or Psychiatrist
What 2 age ranges do the majority of life-long mental illnesses develop?
1. Mid-teens
2. Mid-twenties
What are the 4 types of coping mechanisms?
Problem-focused, Meaning-focused, Emotion-focused, and Social coping
What period(s) in life is Social connections most valuable/important?
All periods in life! Social connection is always important and should always be maintained
What is the Yellow Card Scheme?
A website to report suspected side effects of medications