Mental Health 101
This state of well-being allows individuals to cope with stress, realize their abilities, and contribute to their community
What is mental health
Strategies aimed to support our mind and body (ex: sleep, nutrition, exercise)
what is self care
The most common mental health condition in the U.S.
What is anxiety
People to talk to, share our struggles with or even one person we can be honest with
What is a support network
When you are feeling sad, hopeless, no interest in activities that you used to like you are feeling
What is depressed
Overeating, self harm and drugs are all examples of
what is Unhealthy coping skills
How we try to overcome, avoid or minimize mental health challenges (good or bad)
What are coping skills
When is Mental Health Awareness Month
What is May
Name 3 symptoms of depression?
What are feeling of sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, changes in appetite, too much or too little sleep
The condition that can develop after one witnesses or experiences a traumatic event
What is PTSD
Name 3 people or resources you could seek help from
What is a parent, school counselor, school nurse, teacher, psychiatrist, therapist, primary care doctor
A form of self-care by being present in the moment and accepting challenging thoughts or feelings
What is mindfulness
What Color Ribbon is Mental Health Awareness Month
What is Green
name 3 types of mental health professionals
Psychiatrists,Psychologists,Counselors,Social Workers,
extensive preoccupation with perfectionism, organization and control.
what is OCD
Name 3 factors that influence mental health under our control
coping strategies, self-esteem, perceptions of mental health and help-seeking, stress levels, relationships, substance use, willingness to talk about thoughts and feelings
Name 3 different coping skills
deep breathing , Journaling, Spending time in nature, talking to friends and family, self -care tech
What portion of the world is diagnosed with a mental health disorder?
1/4 or 25%
3 types of mental health treatment techniques
DBT, CBT, medication, IOP, inpatient care, family therapy, exposure therapy, EMDR, etc
This Chemical In the Brain is often called the "feel good" neuro transmitter
What is seratonin
Name 3 factors that influence mental health out of our control
genetics, medical history, upbringing and early life experiences, others perception of us, past trauma or difficult experiences
SMART goals Stands for
What is SPECIFIC, MEASUARABLE, ACHIEVABLE, RELEVANT,TIME BOUND
Name two of the biggest barriers to individuals seeking treatment for mental health?
Stigma, prejudice, lack of access to care, costs, etc
More severe hallucinations and delusions, paranoia or suspicion, Catatonic behavior, Difficulty communicating or expressing emotions, Neglecting personal hygiene or appearance, bizarre or inappropriate behavior, Difficulty with daily living tasks
what are warning signs of schizophrenia
What is a combination of a mental illness (like depression or anxiety) and a substance use disorder (alcohol or drug misuse) occurring together.
what is dual diagnosis