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This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide
Depression
Inhale in, exhale out
deep breathing
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.
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...??
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school.
Michael Phleps
Significant and persistent disturbances in eating behaviors and is often associated with unhealthy preoccupations with one's body.
Eating disorders
This is the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state
Meditation
All stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
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
Grammy award-winning rapper struggles with depression. Music pulls from growing up in Compton and facing change. In addition, he deals with survivor’s guilt, noting that three people very close to him were murdered while he was on tour.
Kendrick Lamar
past traumatic experience, witnessed or experienced, causes severe distress and disruption to everyday living. A natural disaster, serious accident, war, rape, and sexual violence are examples of traumatic events that may lead to
Post-traumatic stress disorder
running, walking, dancing, weight lifting, sports etc.
Exercise, physical activity
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnose with a mental illness.
False. Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. Everybody has their own genetic makeup and you are an individual.
What is the national suicide phone number and text number?
1800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
SNL cast member who struggles with addiction and depression; diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
Pete Davidson
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)
Bi-polar
give yourself a pep talk
word of affirmation, positive self-talk
You can tell if someone has a mental illness.
False. Mental illnesses are not visible illnesses, you cannot “see” them. In fact, many famous people you know have diagnosed mental illnesses including Dwayne Johnson, Beyonce, Ryan Reynolds and Adele.
How can mental health awareness help?
Mental health awareness initiatives help those who are suffering to understand how the symptoms of mental health disorders manifest. This allows individuals to seek treatment BEFORE their condition worsens and prevents significant disruptions to their social or work life.
Comedian and actor who battled drug and alcohol addictions as well as severe depression. Death by suicide.
Robin Williams
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating
being around loved ones (family, friends, pets etc.)
support system, socialization
If you have a mental illness, you have it for life.
False. Some mental illnesses will need to be managed throughout your life, but some illnesses are treatable and you are able to conquer them.
How can you break the stigma of mental health?
Having better knowledge about common disorders will further reduce discriminatory practices, create greater acceptance across communities and lead to people who suffer from mental illness feeling comfortable sharing their stories.
Singer who battles anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder following the bombing at a Manchester concert venue while she was performing.
Ariana Grande