Mental Health
What is mental illness?
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
TRUE
What percent of Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a Mental Health Disorder?
26% - about 1 in 4 adults
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
What are the 4 attachments styles?
Secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized
What is Depression?
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
FALSE
True or False: People with mental health challenges have to take special tests to get a job or buy a house.
FALSE
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
What is bias/stereotyping?
This describes judging someone based on assumptions about a group rather than knowing the individual.
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or UNHAPPY
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
What is self care?
This term means taking care of your physical, emotional mental well being.
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
The part of the brain involved with the 'fight, flight, or freeze' stress response:
The amygdala
How long do you think a bipolar mood episode typically lasts?
Manic episodes- usually at least a week
Depressive episodes- at least 2 weeks
Myth: people with bipolar disorder switch form happy to sad every few minutes.
What is meditation?
A practice of calming the mind by focusing on the present moment or your breathing.
What is a Social Worker?
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.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
A mental health condition that can affect a person's thoughts, perceptions, emotions, and connection with reality:
Schizophrenia
What is a Panic Attack?
A sudden, intense wave of fear or discomfort that can happen even when there is no real danger.
What is one of the quickest and easiest coping skills you can use when you are feeling overwhelmed?
Deep Breathing
What is anxiety?
The feeling that happens when you are worried, nervous, or unsure about what will happen
What is important to remember when you become angry?
STOP and think before acting.
Respond, don't react
Practice coping skills (deep breathing, counting, self-talk, etc.)
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed
By what age if the Frontal lobe (part of the brain responsible for decision making, impulse control, planning, and judgement) developed?
The common estimate is that it reaches full maturity around mid 20's (about age 25).
List 3 coping skills?
1= Listen to music
2= Talk to someone
3= Go for a walk
Changes require us to ______ and _______.
Experiencing too many changes within a brief period of time often creates the idea that we aren't in control of events
adjust and adapt
What are Stressors?
People, events, or situations that cause stress
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 Coping Strategy
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
A person reacts strongly to a situation because it reminds them of a past difficult experience. What is this an example of?
A trigger