True or false
True or False: All Stress is Bad
False:
Examples of good stress are riding a roller coaster, competing in a game, going on a first date, playing a game, watching football.
Depression and Anxiety
Two of the most common mental health disorders?
A study found that heavy social media users are 2 times more likely to experience symptoms of depression than occasional users.
What is false?
A study found that heavy social media users are 3 times more likely to experience symptoms of depression than occasional users.
What is a common technique you can use to calm down when you are upset that requires catching your breaths?
Deep Breathing
List three coping skills
Listen to music, talk to someone, go for a walk, etc...
True or False? About 1 in 5 US adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
True:
It's more common than people think.
Upcoming Tests, Too Much Homework, A Heavy Workload, Lack Of Organization, Too Little “Down Time”, Poor Sleep Schedule, Lack Of Support, Transitioning To A New Environment, Classes That Are Too Hard
What is a cause of stress?
A state of emotional and psychological well-being in which a person is able to cope and adjust to the stresses of everyday living in a healthy way.
What is mental health?
Name 2 Mental Health Disorders (Besides Anxiety and Depression)
What is one type of mental health treatment?
Some examples: group therapy, medication, medical supervision, recreational therapies, individual therapy, family therapy, support groups, etc
True or False: Being isolated from others is healthy.
False:
Loneliness has been found to raise levels of stress, impede sleep and, in turn, harm the body. Loneliness can also develop depression or other mental health disorders
Taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, this can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions, and improve physical health
What is self care?
Most followed person on Instagram (2017) who has experienced anxiety, panic attacks and depression, which are side effects of her battle with lupus
Who is Selena Gomez?
What is important to remember when you become angry?
STOP and think before acting.
Respond, don't react
Practice coping skills (deep breathing, counting, self-talk, etc.)
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed.
What are some ways to healthily cope with mental health struggles?
Eating nutritious meals, surrounding yourself with good people, drinking plenty of water, etc.
True or False:
Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
True.
Substance abuse, Excessive alcohol consumption, Emotional eating, Self-harm, Isolation, Impulsive or risky behaviors
What are unhealthy ways of coping with your emotions and or stress?
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
What are coping skills?
Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24 in the United States.
Second
Name 2 examples of mental illnesses.
depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors
True or false: Mental illness is caused by personal weakness.
False. Mental illness is caused by a number of factors including biological factors, stressful or traumatic life events, and long-lasting health conditions such as heart disease or cancer.
Eating healthy food, having a daily routine, exercising, taking medication every day (and at the same time!), asking for help when you need it, setting goals, keeping doctor's appointments, practicing healthy coping skills
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
It is important to seek this from a trusted person or professional when you are struggling with significant feelings of sadness, anger, fear, or worry.
What is HELP?
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
PTSD
How many adults in the US have diagnosed co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance use)?
7.7 million adults