Mental Health 1
Definition: a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person - common in the world of mental health.
Stigma
True or False? About 1 in 5 US adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
True
What is a cause of stress?
Upcoming Tests, Too Much Homework, A Heavy Workload, Lack Of Organization, Too Little “Down Time”, Poor Sleep Schedule, Lack Of Support, Transitioning To A New Environment, Classes That Are Too Hard
Name 2 Mental Health Disorders (Besides Anxiety and Depression)
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness.
What are coping skills?
True or False: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a source of stress for many people.
True
What is self-care?
"Self-care means taking time to do things you enjoy, and taking care of yourself. When used consistently, self-care can reduce stress, relieve uncomfortable emotions, and improve physical health."
(Therapist Aid, LLC)
Why is mental illness so common in the U.S?
Mental health disorders have risen in the United States. The increase is due to the rise in social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, and societal trends that have resulted in smaller family units and less community involvement
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.
Remember the 3 rules of anger management
List three coping skills
Listen to music, talk to someone, go for a walk, etc...
True or False: All Stress is Bad
False
Good stress: ride a roller coaster, compete in a game, go on a first date, Play a game in the classroom.
How do you cope with your emotions?
Any answer is valid
In 2018, what were the two most common mental health disorders?
Depression and Anxiety
True or false: Talking about suicide increases suicidal thoughts
False. Research shows that having open and honest conversations about suicide decreases suicidal thoughts.
True or False: Children under age 12 cannot be diagnosed with mental health disorders.
False. Most children show signs of mental health challenges before age 14.
True or False: Most people with a diagnosed mental health disorder do not seek treatment for their mental health.
True. Only about 44% of people seek treatment for mental health.
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 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.
Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 24 in the United States.
2nd
Which group of individuals are almost 3 times more likely to experience a mental health condition
Members of LGBTQ+ community
What are some life habits that can promote wellness and stability?
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
Name one unhealthy way of coping with your emotions.
Substance abuse, Excessive alcohol consumption,
Emotional eating, Self-harm, Isolation,
Impulsive or risky behaviors
What is a common technique you can use to calm down when you are upset that often refers to thinking of a box or square.
Deep Breathing
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Name 3 types of therapy.
CBT, DB, ACT, narrative, EMDR, reality, art, psychodynamic, IFS, CPT, exposure, REBT