Mental Health
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False.
This coping skills requires the use of all of your senses.
Grounding and/or Mindfulness
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships.
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression.
Ellen DeGeneres
True or False: Mental health disorders are rare.
False. It is estimated that more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lifetime. 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.
A sudden overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
Panic Attack
A stamp.
Tell me two of your favorite coping skills.
i.e. singing, dancing, going for walks, taking a bath
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder, which is characterized by extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
This is a common and serious mental illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Depression
Assistance from these and being compliant in taking them as the doctor prescribes allows us to focus the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Medication
What kind of room has no doors or windows?
A mushroom.
True or false, all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be good as it motivates us and is a natural response to events. It can give us the push we need. However, if it becomes too much to handle, it can be an indicator that we need changes to our mental well-being.
This 16th president of the USA suffered from depression and anxiety attacks.
Abraham Lincoln
One cause of depression and other mental illnesses is an imbalance in ____.
Chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
Bonus: What the 3 neurotransmitters?
(S, D, & N)
You have been on a psychiatric medication for 3 days and don't see a difference, what do you do?
Continue with the medication 4-6 weeks, if still no improvement speak with your doctor.
I build bridges of silver and crowns of gold. Who am I?
A dentist.
Name 3 things you can do for a friend who thinks they have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help.
This famous alternative rock icon was diagnosed with depression and bipolar. While he knew the importance of his diagnosis, he was not compliant with treatment. This star committed suicide in 1994.
Kurt Cobain.
Impulsively buying things on Amazon and staying up for days is commonly associated with this diagnosis.
Mania or Bipolar
True or False: People with mental health needs, even those who are managing their mental illness, cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job.
False. People with mental health needs are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people these individuals report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.
What is brown, has a head and a tail, but has no legs?
A Penny.
This is a type of coping skill involves tensing and releasing various muscles in the body over a short period of time to decrease stress and anxiety.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This actor/comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues. Bonus, what were his last 3 words to his wife?
Robin Williams. Goodnight my love.