Facts and Statistics
TRUE or FALSE. Rate of depression and anxiety in people under the age of 18 have increased over time?
True
Excessive worry occurring more days than not
Difficult to control worry
Restlessness, muscle tensions and difficulty concentrating
These may be symptoms of what mental heal diagnosis?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is a coping skill?
Strategies used to manage unpleasant emotions.
TRUE or FALSE. You can only go to therapy if you have a diagnosable mental health condition?
False.
What is a disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions?
OCD
True
Diminished interest in almost all activities
Feelings of worthlessness
Depressed mood most of the day
These are potential symptoms of what mental health diagnosis?
Major Depressive Disorder
What is your personal favorite coping skill?
anything
TRUE or FALSE. The warm line is a number you can call only if you are experiencing a crisis?
False. The warm line is a hotline that offers emotional support to anyone from 8 am to 8 PM - 8663597953
What does stigma mean?
negative beliefs that society or a group of people have about something?
TRUE or FALSE. suicide is the 5th leading cause of death of people between the ages of 10-34
False. It is the second leading cause of death
A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development might describe what disorder?
ADD/ ADHD
Bonus points if you can tell me what the acronym stands for?
Give me three examples of coping skills?
ANY 3
What is the number for the 24/7 crisis text line?
741741
What type of disorder is the most commonly diagnosed in the US?
Anxiety disorders
After experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition, on average, how many years does it take before someone seeks out help?
8-10 years
FILL IN BLANK. A distinct period of abnormally elevated, expansive or irritable mood and abnormally increased energy may be a sign of a ________ episode?
Manic
What does self care mean?
Taking action to preserve or improve ones own health.
What three digit number can you call to reach the suicide prevention lifeline?
988
Where in Dekalb/ Sycamore can you find mental health treatment?
Ben Gordon Center
FSA
Kish Hospital
What percent of youth between the ages of 13-18 live with a mental health condition?
20%
An individual experiencing some of these symptoms: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behaviors, or diminished emotional expression might meet the diagnosis for what disorder?
Schizophrenia
What is meditation?
When an individual uses a technique to train their attention and awareness to achieve a mentally and emotionally clear mind.
What is a mobile crisis response team?
Group of trained mental health professions who respond to people in crisis and provide assistance?
What level of schooling is required to obtain a license in counseling or social work?
Masters degree