Definitions
This is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with this mental illness may seem like they have lost touch with reality, which causes significant distress for the individual, their family members, and friends
Schizophrenia
This is an illness marked by an ongoing pattern of varying moods, self-image, and behavior. These symptoms often result in impulsive actions and problems in relationships. People with this disorder may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days.
Borderline Personality Disorder
1 in 4 people deal with this on a daily basis
Mental Health Issues
How many primary emotions are on the wheel of emotions?
6- Anger, Disgusts, Sad, Happy, Fear, Surprise
This daytime talk show host opened up about her struggles with depression.
Ellen DeGeneres
A mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Bipolar Disorder
This is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
True or False: Middle aged people (between 40 to 60) are more likely to experience mental illness and/or substance use disorders than any other age group.
False
Young people aged 15 to 24 are most at risk
What is self-care?
Answers my vary: Putting your needs first and caring for yourself.
This female superstar revealed her struggles with depression.
Hint... she is married to Jay Z
Beyonce
A common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
These mental health disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.
Eating Disorders
Half of all mental illness occurs before the age of?
10 12 14 18
Half of all mental illness occurs before a person turns 14 years old.
Why it is good to ask a friend if they are having a hard time?
Answers may vary: it shows you care. It helps your friend talk about what's going on which can be a step to getting help.
Which Olympic Games changed the conversation about athletes' Mental Health?
A) Vancouver B) Beijing C) Tokyo D) Paris
Tokyo, Japan - Answer = C
July 23, 2021
People with this mental health disorder display excessive anxiety or worry, most days for at least 6 months, about a number of things such as personal health, work, social interactions, and everyday routine life circumstances.
Anxiety Disorder
This is a disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
True or False: Poor mental health increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
True
Just like its cousin in the physical dimension of health, this item can be used to help us cope with our mental health.
Mental First Aid Kit
This actor/comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues.
Robin Williams
This is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
Depression
This is a mental disorder that affects a person’s brain and behavior, leading to a person’s inability to control their use of substances such as legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications.
Substance Use Disorder
___ out of 5 teens who attempt suicide tell someone beforehand?
3
These are used to reduce stress and improve mental health
What are coping skills?
This Canadian pop star (musician) recently cancelled his tour for a mental health break?
Shawn Mendes