Mental Illnesses
symptoms: unable to relax, overthinking, difficulty controlling feelings of worry, increased heart rate, shaking
Anxiety
You are having suicidal thoughts and don't know what to do?
Talk to somebody about how your feeling and/or dial the suicide hotline
Stress can function at optimal levels
True
How does mediation/mindfulness help?
Mindfulness-based treatments have been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. There's also evidence that mindfulness can lower blood pressure and improve sleep. It may even help people cope with pain.
What is this number : 988
suicide hotline
symptoms: continuous sadness, feeling hopeless, loss of interest in hobbies
Depression
Try to breathe in slowly, call someone to help you through it, and/or try grounding techniques
Distress, chronic stress and "fight or flight" are responses from a threat
True
How does exercise help?
reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal.
Who are some people you can talk to in order to get help?
Therapist, trusted friend, trusted adult, doctor, parent, trusted teacher
symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and speech
schizophrenia
One of your friends is acting differently and seems off and you don't know what to do
Talk to them about your concerns about their behavior and/or bring them to someone who can help them (counselor, therapist, etc)
Men are more likely to obtain help for mental illness than women
False
How does setting goals help?
increase motivation and to help you to create the changes you want. It can be used to improve health and relationships, or improve productivity at work.
What are some things you can join to get help?
Support groups
symptoms: impulsiveness, trouble focusing, poor planning, hyperactivity
ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Your friend is having suicidal thoughts and tells you not to tell anyone, what do you do?
Confide in a trusted person to tell them whats going on and talk to your friend to give them ideas of how to get help
Women are more susceptible to mental illnesses than men
False
How does spending time with loved ones help?
it significantly reduces the occurrence of depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. Being physically present with loved ones creates a strong emotional support to buoy you up through life's challenges.
What can happen when you tell your doctor about how you are struggling, what can she/he do?
Possibility of prescribing medication