Mental Health
mental health disorders
medical conditions that disrupt a person's thinking, mood, behavior, and ability to relate to others or function each day.
True or False: Medication and therapy are usually the most successful tools in dealing with depression and mental health disorders
TRUE
What percent of US adults have experienced a mental health illness
23.4%
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.
Depression
Depression is a common and serious mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, and a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. [1, 2]
Name 3 ways we can take care of ourselves and improve our mental health
Medication
Counseling
Coping skills
self-care
boundaries
The most common annual prevalence rates among U.S. adults for a mental health disorder is _______
anxiety disorder
What are two things that can improve and promote ones mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy
Name 3 people you can go to talk to if you are having a hard time.
wellness center
Friends, Family, Crisis Lines
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude / positive psychology
What percent of US adults with serious mental health receive treatment
Around 50 percent
Does everyone in the world experience anxiety or only people suffering with other mental health disorders?
Everyone
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
What are symptoms of anxiety?
overthinking, overwhelmed, racing heart persistent worry
What percent of global health budgets go to mental health?
Despite accounting for 13% of the global disease burden, mental health receives roughly 2% of global health budgets
Name five coping skills.
Exercise
Meditation
Journaling
Listening to music
Spending time in nature
ANYTHING!