Mental Health
Vocabulary
Symptoms and Diagnosises
True or False
Coping skills/self help
100

True or false: about 1 in 5 Americans have been diagnosed with a mental illness. 

True. It is approximately 26.2% of Americans

100

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is defined as ____

Empathy 

100

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings between periods of mania (elevated mood) and depression (low mood).

Bipolar disorder

100

True or False: all stress is bad? 

False: some stress can be motivating and it natural reaction in your body to certain events. 

100

_______ is based on how we value and perceive ourselves. It's based on our opinions and beliefs about ourselves, which can feel difficult to change.  

self esteem 

200

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance are possible stages of what?

Grief 

200

What is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.

Depression 

200

A mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thoughts, speech or behavior. 

Schizophrenia 

200

True or False: medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health changes? 

True 

200

writing, reading, exercise, cooking, journaling, watching tv, video games, time with friends and family are examples of ________. 

coping skills


300

____ and ___  are two things that we can do physically that greatly affect our mental health. 

Sleep and exercise 

300

Non-judgmental awareness of the present moment.

mindfulness

300

What is a feeling of sudden and intense anxiety.  Some symptoms can also have physical symptoms, including: shaking. feeling disorientated. nausea

Panic Attack 

300

True or false: Anxiety Disorders are the most common mental disorders. 

True: Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and affect nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives. But anxiety disorders are treatable and a number of effective treatments are available

300

_______ is a practice in which an individual uses a technique, such as mindfulness, focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity, to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.  

meditation 

400

What are some the major obstacles to receiving mental health support? 

Stigma, fear and access to resources

400

Expressing good things from your day, or things that you are thankful for, is a coping strategy know as: 

Gratitude

400

A mental condition characterized by excessive or unrealistic anxiety about two or more aspects of life (work, social relationships, financial matters, etc.), accompanied by symptoms such as increased muscle tension, impaired concentration, and insomnia.

Generalized anxiety disorder

400

True or False: substance use does not affect a person's mental health

False

400

____  is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. It involves activities that individuals undertake to improve or restore their own health, and it can be done with or without the support of a health professional. 

self care 

500

_______ is the word that describes a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something. (especially Mental Health)

Stigma 

500

What is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Anxiety 

500

a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

PTSD

500

True or false: There is a right way to feel in every situation.

False: Emotions aren't right or wrong. Everyone could feel differently. 

500

_______ is an intentional breathing technique characterized by the slow, rhythmic, even inhalation and exhalation of air. Sometimes called "4 square" or "4 4 4 4" breathing.

box breathing