Mental Health Definitions
What is Depression?
severe feeling of sadness that affects daily living
Mental health issues are usually rare and uncommon. True or False?
False- 1 in 3 adolescents reports feeling persistent sadness and hopelessness in 2019
Admitting something is wrong is giving up on yourself and a sign of weakness. True or False?
False- admitting you are having a difficult time is hard to do but asking for help shows incredible strength.
What is a "hater"?
A label used to refer to people who use negative comments to being another person down.
What are coping skills defined as?
What is cyberbullying?
bullying / harassment using electronic means
Approximately 1 in 6 adolescents reported making a suicide plan in the past year. True or False?
True
Therapy and counseling can be very helpful
Can "haters" be your friend? True or False?
True- some "haters" can be close acquaintances and even close friends.
Keeping emotions to myself is healthy. True or False?
False- this can lead to worsening anxiety and or depression
What is anxiety?
Feeling worried, nervous, or fearful
Poor mental health will not affect school performance. True or False
False, poor mental health affects school and social activities.
Counselors will listen to what is causing you trouble. True or False
True
Name 2 ways to deal with haters online
2. Report them to an trusted adult
I shouldn't tell anyone if I feel like harming myself. True or False?
False- any thoughts of self-harm/suicide should be taken seriously and a trusted adult should be notified.
What is stress?
A state of emotional or mental strain
Some groups are more affected than others such as; females and people part of the LGTBQ Community. True or False?
Name two people you can talk to if you are struggling with your mental health.
Counselor or Student health services
Pretending to be someone you're not online is not cyberbullying. True or False?
False, it is a form of cyberbullying
Painting is a type of coping skills. True or False?
True
What is open communication?
Ability to express emotions openly to each other
Mental health problems in youth may lead to increased risk of drug use? True or False?
True
Name one resource here in Dodge that is available to those who experience mental health conditions.
Compass
When should you report cyberbullying to the police?
Threats of harm- telling someone to go kill themselves
List 3 skills used for coping
Reading, writing, walking, art or any hobby that you yourself enjoy