Mental Health
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.
What is mental illness?
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
What is TRUE?
Why don’t some people share negative feelings such as sadness, being hurt, frustration?
They are worried about being judged, or laughed at or seen as vulnerable. This can be due to the stigma around dealing with our mental health.
These can be used to reduce stress, manage emotions and improve our mental wellness
Coping Skills
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 is a common and serious mental health illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Depression
Give three reasons why is it important to make time for ourselves and have fun?
Self-care is important because it: • Gives us a break so we can reenergize • Helps us cope when times are harder • Releases endorphins (happy hormones) • Reduces stress • Feels good • Can help us have more energy to be helpful to others
What is the mental health hotline #?
988
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
Hopelessness and helplessness can lead to what?
What is suicidal ideation?
Name 3 people you can go to talk to if you are having a hard time while you are here
Doctor – Social Work – Case Manager – Patient Advocate – Nurses – Rec Therapist – Peers – Calling your support system over the phone
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
Humor as a Coping Skill: Why do hamburgers go to the gym?
to get better buns
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
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
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
What is a Panic Attack?
Assistance from these and being consistent allow us to focus the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state
What is medication
Which Grammy award winner and Advocate shared that she suffers from PTSD and said "I have a mental illness, And I struggle with that mental illness everyday."
-Cher -Kelly Clarkson -Lady Gaga -Rihanna
Lady Gaga. Her mantra "You are brave, you are courageous"
What Month is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
This is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What is mindfulness practice?
True or False: All stress is good stress?
False. Stress can be good at levels that help motivate us
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.
Deep Breathing
1 in how many adults/youth experience a mental illness each year
1 in 5 adults
1 in 6 youth
Describe the 5 senses Coping Strategy
A technique that asks you to find things you can see, smell, hear, touch, and taste (5 senses) to calm down when feeling anxious or distressed.
This practice involved repeating positive statements to oneself to cultivate self compassion and improve mood.
Positive Affirmations