Mental Health
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
Where can you go for support in a crisis?
What is hospital, supportive family/friends, therapist, call/text hotline
Suicide hotline: 988
Treatment Referral Routing Service: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
Mental illness
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
True
Name two HEALTHY coping skills
Any
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
What is the birthstone for August?
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Depression
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False
True or False: People with mental health challenges have to take special tests to get a job or buy a house.
What is FALSE?
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
What are the names of Santa's reindeer?
Dasher, dancer, prancer, vixen, comet, cupid, donner, blitzen, and rudolph.
Impulsively buying things on Amazon and staying up for days is commonly associated with this.
Mania or Bipolar
A coping skill that allows us to focus the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state
Meditation
Who can you talk to when feeling suicidal
Any trusted adult
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
Which is faster, light or sound?
Light
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
Panic Attack
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place. There are several exercises that one can use (Hint: star fish, box, 4-7-8)
Deep Breathing
What is a common side effect of antidepressants?
Sleepiness, lack of appetite, increased appetite, lethargic
People who are addicted to their phones are more likely to be diagnosed with what?
Depression
Average person checks their phone 46 times, Comparing yourself to others hurts your mental health, Affects sleep quality, It is addictive
What is the powerhouse of a cell?
TRUE or FALSE: People who are insecure are more likely to use social media.
True
What is a healthy coping skill you can use.
Correct!
What is the recommended treatment for mental health disorders in general?
Therapy and Medications
This is a type of meditation where you focus on what you are feeling or sensing at the moment
Mindfulness
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The liver