Hospital staff/procedures
What is the name of this hospital?
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Everyone has mental health
TRUE
While not everyone is diagnosed with mental illness, everyone has and can struggle with mental health. For example, someone who is very sad, doesn't necessarily mean they have depression.
Exercise is good for your body and your ____
Mind
Exercise releases endorphins which are "happy" hormones and can help to make you feel good
True or False. Coping skills are something you have to learn.
False
What is a mental illness characterized by a low mood and loss of interest in activities?
Depression
But just because you may experience this, does not always mean you are depressed
What time are visiting hours?
Monday-Friday 5:30-6:30pm
If you're feeling sad one day, you are depressed
FALSE
Exercise can help to relieve what?
Stress
This coping skill can be used to help calm you down, anytime, anywhere without anyone noticing.
What is deep breathing / breathing techniques?
It is important to take these as prescribed?
Medications
Name one of your nurses today
*Individual answer
Medications for mental illness help
TRUE
Mental illnesses may require medications to manage. Just like you would take ibuprofen or dayquil when you have the flu, medications can be prescribed to help treat mental illness
How many minutes of exercise should you include in your daily routine?
30 minutes
True or False. Coping skills can only be used when you are home alone.
False. They can be used anytime!
What does it mean to have high self-esteem?
It means you feel good about yourself.
Name one Mental Health Counselor here today
*Depends each day
If you have a mental illness, you will have it for life
FALSE
While some mental illnesses may need management throughout your life, some illnesses are treatable and are able to be conquered!
Exercise helps this system which includes your heart, blood vessels and blood
Cardiovascular
Name two positive coping skills and one negative coping skill.
*Individual answer
Name one reason why people hesitate to get help.
Any of the following count for the points:
Don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems"
It is hard to talk about
Talking makes them feel vulnerable
Fear of being judged
Stigma of talking to doctors or counselors
Don't know who to tell
Don't think the problem is "serious enough"
What is today's group theme?
We have social group, medication group, coping skills group, music group, movement group, healthy living group, OT group, and discharge planning
Having mental illness means you are weak
FALSE!!!
You will need to learn how to manage your illness, but this does not make you weak. In fact, it makes you strong!
What is a form of exercise we do everyday?
Walking
Name a one coping skill for each that you can do inside, outside, and both?
Individual answers
What is mental health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices