Mental Health Info Facts
What is mental illness?
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood.
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats.
Anxiety
the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34 in the US.
Suicide
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Abraham Lincoln
This male actor of Titanic fame struggles with OCD.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Define Depression
a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Depression
is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
depression
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.
This Olympian was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
What is a MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
when depression is on a daily basis, characterized by persistent sadness, despair and hopelessness.
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits.
Panic attacks
1 in ____ US adults experiences a mental illness.
5
What is the national suicide phone number and text number?
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
Name a coping skill
Listen to music
go walking
plant a garden
read a book
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger.
Fight
How can stress help you?
Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events.
This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment
What is mindfulness or grounding?
This solo female superstar, who rose to fame being part of an all female group, following struggled with depression
Beyonce
True or False: You have to take medication to heal mental health problem
False
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)
Bipolar
People suffering from depression tend to _________, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase _________.
Isolate, socialization
The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording allowing the person to think through challenges and express self. It can even be turned into poetry or songs.
What is journaling?
This female most known for singing but is also an actress has shared about her struggles with PTSD.
Lady Gaga