Myth or Fact
Mental health issues are rare
(myth or fact)
This disorder's hallmark sign is a depressed mood
Depression
If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should respect their wishes and keep it a secret
(True or False)
False. If you are concerned for someones safety, tell someone! It's better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you then to lose a friend.
How many months of the year have 28 days
All of them!
People with mental illnesses will not get better
(myth or fact)
Myth. Mental illness is treatable. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their illnesses.
This disorder is caused by a traumatic event and is often accompanied by flashbacks or nightmares
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Mental health is less important than physical health
(true or false)
FALSE!
Name 2 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem
listen to them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments, if it's serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice
It belongs to you but your friends use it more
Your name!
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness
(myth or fact)
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are genetics, severe and prolonged stress, and brain chemistry.
This disorder is characterized by excessive worrying
All stress is bad
(true or false)
False, fight or flight is good in high intensity situations
Name 2 resources we gave to you today for mental health management
I have a head and tail but no body what am I?
A coin
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
(myth of fact)
Fact.
This disorder is characterized by the inability to control your use of alcohol or drugs
Substance use disorder
About half of mental disorders begin before age 14
(true or false)
True
Name 3 things you can do to relieve stress
exercise, talk to someone, breathing techniques, etc.
what has to be broken before you use it
an egg
Males attempt suicide more often than females do
(myth or fact)
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often, however, males have a higher rate of death.
This disorder is characterized by excessive fear of social situations
Social Anxiety
Explain box breathing
breathe in 4, hold 4, breathe out 4, hold 4
What is Narcan used for and where can I get it?
after a train crashed every single person died, who's left (no one is not the answer)
all the couples