Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Typical age of onset for Alzheimer’s is 65, but can occur as early as 30
Fact. As of 2016, there are an estimated 564,000 Canadians living with dementia - plus about 25,000 new cases diagnosed every year. By 2031, that number is expected to rise to 937,000, an increase of 66 per cent.
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bi-Polar Disorder
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems
False.
Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
This is the minimal amount of fruits and veggies you need a day to stay healthy mentally?
What is 5
Ideally you should have 5-13 servings per day of fruits and veggies
The percentage of Canadians who will be affected by a mental illness?
Mental Illness is not rare.
50% of Canadians will have had a Mental Illness by the age of 40
People with mental illnesses will not get better
Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness/ feeling detached from life and those around you/ continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness/ crying for no apparent reason/ inability to concentrate or make decisions/ thoughts of suicide/ changes in eating or sleeping patterns/ losing interest in activities that are enjoyed/ physical ailments
People with mental illnesses are violent and dangerous.
False.
People with mental illnesses are no more likely than any other group in the general population to be violent.
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 or even go with them/ if it is serious tell someone, ask someone for advice
How many Canadians will miss work this week due to a mental health issue or illness?
a)400,000 b)500,00 c)600,000
b) 500,000
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crime and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as "shock treatment" is painful and barbaric.
False. Modern ECT has given a new lease on life to many people who suffer from severe and debilitating depression. It is used when other treatments such as psychotherapy or medication fail or cannot be used. Patients who receive ECT are asleep and under anesthesia, so they do not feel a thing.
The result of excessive alcohol use during pregnancy. Children with this syndrome are smaller at birth, have small heads, and fail to develop normally.
What is fetal alcohol syndrome.
How many Canadian children out of 50 are affected by ADHD?
a) 24 b) 30 c) 19
ADHD affects about 30 out of 50 school aged children.
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
True of false- If a person tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False.
If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have the person alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
Is clinical depression different from being depressed over a divorce. If so, why?
Clinical depression is most often a chemical imbalance in the brain....feeling depressed over a major life event is typical and not usually long lasting
2% of Canadians have this disorder.
a) schizophrenia b)OCD c)depression
What is OCD
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
A person with this diagnosis may hear, see, feel or smell something that is not actually there
People with schizophrenia have multiple personalities. Answer either true or false.
False. Dissociative Personality Disorder (formally known as Multiple Personality Disorder) is a result of having multiple personalities. The diagnosis itself remains controversial among mental health professionals, some experts believing that it is really an "offshoot" phenomenon of another psychiatric problem, such as borderline personality disorder
A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
a) 4000+ b) 2785 c) 3842
Suicide is among the leading causes of death in 15-24 year old Canadians, second only to accidents; 4,000+ people die prematurely each year by suicide.