Mental Health Symptoms
Coping Skills
Mental Health Professions and Stats
Positive Mental Health
Celebrities
100
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
Anxiety
100
Saying something nice to yourself helps builds this.
Self-Esteem
100
________ is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34 in the US.
Suicide
90% of people who attempt/complete suicide have experienced symptoms of mental health issues.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-200-273-8255
100
Feeling sad, happy, angry, or excited are all examples of these.
Emotions
100
This male actor of Titanic fame struggles with OCD.
Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?
200
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
200
Saying something kind to yourself like “I can do this” is practicing what?
Positive Affirmations
200
After obtaining a degree in medicine, this professional will evaluate a patient’s mental condition along with their physical condition. In most states, they are allowed to prescribe medication.
What is a Psychiatrist, Physician's assistant, Nurse Practitioner
200
What is the Colorado State or Summit Stone crisis line number?
988 or 970-494-4200
200
This Olympian was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
300
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying
Panic attacks
300
Expressing three good things (or things you are thankful for) from your day is a coping strategy
Gratitude
300
These professionals typically obtain a Ph.D. or PsyD and helps people understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In most states this profession cannot prescribe medication.
Psychologist
300
How can stress help you?
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
300
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
400
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur
Fight, flight, or freeze response
"Downstairs brain/reptilian brain"
400
The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording (for accessibility) allowing the person to think through challenges, vent and express self
Journaling
400
A court-ordered or staff-enforced restriction to keep someone safe in the hospital.
A hold, involuntary hold, M1, EC, STC, IC
400
This chemical messenger is commonly associated with pleasure and reward.
Dopamine
400
This solo female superstar, who rose to fame being part of an all female group, following struggled with depression
(hint: Michelle, Kelly and...)
Beyonce
500
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)
Bipolar
500
This is a simple and very common technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
500
Providing therapy sessions to clients, this person has a masters degree and is the most common type of mental health professional.
What is a LPC, LCSW, MFT, clinician or Therapist?
500
This therapy focuses on reprocessing trauma using bilateral stimulation.
EMDR
500
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Abraham Lincoln
600
This disorder is categorized by positive and negative symptoms
Schizophrenia
600
A tool used to help individuals identify warning signs and ways to stay safe
A Safety plan
600
The vast majority of people who use this legal plant use it as often as 10-20 times a day, despite knowing it is the number one killer of all addictive substances in the world
Tobacco
600
A practice that encourages noticing feelings without judging or reacting.
Mindfulness or grounding (meditation)
600
This female most known for singing but is also an actress has shared about her struggles with PTSD.
(hint: starred in top 2018 film with Bradley Cooper)
Who is Lady Gaga?