Diagnose Me
List three mental health disorders
Any are acceptable
What are 2 benefits of therapy?
Growth, challenge, change, support
All stress is bad
Fiction
Fatigue, sleep disturbance, appetite changes, weight fluctuation, unexplained aches and pains
How do you spell Makayla's dog's name?
Watney
The negative attitude or judgement towards mental health and or substance abuse that keeps people from seeking help
Stigma
List 3 healthy coping skills and 3 unhealthy coping skills
Let's discuss
Children under the age of 12 cannot be diagnosed with mental health conditions.
Fiction
What can you do to calm your body when you feel panic arising?
Deep breathing
Epinephrine is also known as ...
Adrenaline
What is the first line of defense for decreased mood?
Lifestyle changes
List two types of therapy
Talk, EMDR, ART, ACT, Music, Art, Play, Sandtray
1 in 5 adults in the United States will experience mental illness in their lifetime
Name a vitamin that helps with depressive symptoms
B6, D, B12, C, Omega Fatty Acids
List two things you can do to help yourself or someone else who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts
Call 988, reach out to a therapist, listen, go to the ER, go to the Access Center, do some breathing skills, journal, call 911 if needed.
Depression and anxiety
Trauma is the _____, not the event.
Most people diagnosed with mental illness do not seek treatment
Fact. Approximately 44% of individuals seek the necessary treatment.
List 5 physical symptoms of anxiety
Trouble concentrating, sweating, heart palpitations, nausea, abdominal pain, trembling, shaking, trouble sleeping, racing thoughts
Step 5 of approaching conflict
I need
Name a mental health condition that is believed to be linked through genetics.
Depression, bi-polar disorder, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia
List 5 healthy habits that can improve your quality of life.
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
Talking about suicide increases suicidal thoughts
Fiction.
What is the number one side effect of anti-depressant medications?
Suicidal thoughts
What are the 4 types of cravings?
Physical, emotional, behavioral, environmental