Mental illness
What is a sign of mental illness?
Fatigue, loss of appetite, problem sleeping, disinterest
What is one benefit of forming meaningful relationships on your mental health?
Feeling connected
What is one resource you can refer to when your starting to feel signs of a mental illness
Therapy, Psychiatrist, Friends, Family
Mental health definition?
Being able to adapt to the challenges that may arise in someones life.
1 in 3 Canadians
What is a mental illness?
A disturbing change in emotions, regular behaviour and thoughts
Improve mood, feeling productive, relieve stress, reduce symptoms of depression/anxiety, improve memory
Best resource at your school when you have questions regarding mental health?
Counsellor or trusted teacher
Take a break, go for a walk, ask for help, self care
How many people a day die by suicide in Canada?
10
What is one way to differentiate between feelings of sadness and depression?
How can we use our spiritual health to improve mental health
mediation, religion, cultural life
Who can Diagnose you to have a mental illness?
Medical Professional
Excessive drinking, poor friend groups, situations with drugs, skipping school
Roughly what percent of Canadians have a Generalized Anxiety Disorder
11.6%
What is a psychosocial influence on our mental health?
Friends or family
How can our social life affect our mental health?
Can be: Bullying, Peer pressure, wanting to fit in
Participating in these kinds of activities can decrease stress
Meditation, hobbies, physical activity, proper nutrition
Least effective way to deal with negative emotions?
Don't tell anyone and let them pile up inside.
Roughly how many Canadians dont seek help for their mental illness?
23%