True/False
True/False
Mental Health problems are rare
False
Mental Health problems are common and it's likely that you know someone who has experienced them.
Which of these are not considered a symptom of depression?
A. hopelessness/worthless
B. sadness
C. changes in eating/sleeping
D. loss of interest in activities that someone previously enjoyed
E. elevated mood
E. elevated mood
What are two examples of self care/stress management?
Deep breathing
Talk to someone you trust
Take a break from technology
Make yourself a snack
Exercise
Yoga
Meditation
Journal
Sleep
Listening to Music
Hang out with friends/family
What percentage of teens receive mental health treatment for their condition?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 30%
D. 10%
c. 30%
True/False
It is important/beneficial for your mental health to identify and verbalize your feelings with a trusted friend, family member, adult.
True
What are warning sign of a mental illness?
A. Signs and symptoms of distress that increases over time
B. Dramatic changes in thoughts, feelings, behavior
C. Significant and negative effects on daily life
D. All the above
D. All the above
Standing up for yourself in a way that is direct, honest, and respectful is an example of:
A. Passive
B. AggressiveC. Assertive
C. Assertive
How many individuals with a mental illness receive treatment/services for their condition?
A. 10%
B. 80%
C. 50%
D. 40%
D. 40%
Individuals are most likely not to receive treatment because of the negative stigma, lack of insight, limited awareness, hopelessness, distrust, etc.
True/False
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
True
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
Direct threats, such as, "I want to die."
Indirect threats, such as, " you would be better off without me."
Personality changes
Isolate/withdrawn from friends and family.
Hoarding medication
Giving away prized possessions.
Lack of interest in plans.
Name two activities/hobbies you can do besides being on your phone, laptop, or ipad.
Exercise
Sleep
Hang out with friends
Playing outsideReading a book
Journaling
Talking to a family member
MeditateListen to music
What is the second leading cause of death in adolescents?
A. Accidents
B. Impaired Driving
C. Suicide
D. Anorexia
C. suicide
Males attempt suicide more than females do
False
Females are for 4x more likely to attempt suicide. However males have a higher death rate due to engaging in aggressive, violent activities/hobbies.
What are the signs and symptoms of social anxiety?
A. Low self esteem
B. Trouble being assertive
C. Difficulty initiating conversations with othersD. All the above
D. All the above
Being assertive can have ________ affect on your mental health.
A. positive
B. negative
A. positive
Every 24 hours, how many teens will attempt suicide?
A. 300
B. 1200
C. 10
D. 1439
D. 1,439
True/False
There is no cure for mental illness
True, while it is usually not cured, it can be effectively managed. Most individuals you live with a mental illness live positive and productive lives while receiving treatment and interventions.
Failure to stand up for yourself and allow others to take advantage of you is a sign of:
A. passive
B. aggressive
c. assertive
A. passive
When you are struggling with feelings of anger, sadness, frustration, and worry what is one thing you should do?
Ask for help from a trusted adult
Research has found that 75% of teens report feeling sad, depressed, lack of interest in activities due to
A. Their phone being taken away
B. Lack of sleep
C. Lack of positive coping skills
D. After fighting with a friend
B. Lack of sleep