Definitions
The medical term for an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
Phobia
Fear of snakes, spiders, heights is known as
Phobia
List 3 healthy ways of coping.
Examples include listening to music, deep breathing, and going for a walk, talking to others, seeking professional help, find a hobby, etc.
50% of mental illness
begins at what age?
14 years old
Name someone on the office board.
Ex: Athena, Caleb, Ethan, Braden, Spandan
What is a state of persistent low mood and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable?
Depression
Mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event
PTSD
What should you do if you have anxiety?
Talk to someone or seek a support group.
Nearly 1 in how many people in the world live with a mental disorder?
7
What days do we have our meetings?
Mondays
What is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression?
Bipolar Disorder
Sweating, Goosebumps, Vomiting, Anxiety, Insomnia, or Muscle Pain symptoms of?
Withdrawal, severe anxiety or panic attacks
Helpful resources to turn to or professional help. (Hint: People)
Counselors, teachers, and school support staff can be helpful resources.
Sleep deprivation is associated with conditions like...
Depression
Name some projects (crafts) we do.
Ex: Making cards, cranes, stars, other oragami, etc.
A state of well-being in which individuals realize their own abilities, cope with the stresses of daily life, work productively, and contribute to their community.
Mental Health
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
When discussing medication what should you ask for?
It's helpful to ask about side effects, the reason for the prescription, and alternatives.
What percentage of individuals with mental illness seeing symptom improvement through treatment?
70-90%
What room is the meeting held in?
Room 303
A mental state characterized by delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real).
Psychosis
A chronic mental illness characterized by a combination of positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms that significantly impair daily functioning
Schizophrenia
Mental and physical health are interconnected; individuals with serious mental illnesses have a higher risk of developing physical health conditions like...
Heart Disease
In the US, only what % of adults with a mental disorder in the past year received professional healthcare?
41%
Summarize or state Self Lovin' Hearts' Mission Statement.
Self-Lovin' Hearts is a nonprofit organization that strives to empower youth through building a heart of self-love despite the negativity in our society.