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Fact or Myth?
Name That Profession
Celebraties
Symptoms
Who You Gonna Call?
100
People with a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, are usually dangerous and violent.
What is MYTH....The truth is that there is no increase of violence in people who have a brain disorder when compared to the general population. Those suffering from schizophrenia are more often frightened, confused and despairing than violent.
100
A person with a Ph.D. in counseling focusing on emotional or mental well-being and training in various types of therapy is
What is a Psychologist?
100
Mary Kate Olsen from "Full House" suffers from this disorder
What is an eating disorder?
100
This disorder responds to situations with fear, dread, and intense worry. The body might shake or become nauseous.
What is Anxiety disorders?
100
If you are feeling down or are in need of help, name five people you can call?
What are friends, family, school officials, social workers, or counselors?
200
All cases involving mental health symptoms include patients that have a previous history of this behavior.
What is MYTH...Some patients are experiencing these symptoms for the first time and are themselves unaware of what the cause is.
200
This type of person is concerned with the academic, social, and emotional well-being of children within a school environment. Unlike a typical psychologist, they receive much more training in education, child development and behavior, and the psychology of learning.
What is a School Psychologist?
200
Demi Lovato, singer and actress, from "Camp Rock" suffers from these disorders
What is an eating disorder and bi-polar disorder?
200
These disorders manifest with feelings of intense sadness, lack of energy, and loss of interest in activities.
What is Depression?
200
If someone doesn't have a good support system, who can they call if they need help immediately?
What is Crisis Hotline? 1 (800) 273-8255
300
Mental disorders are common in the United States and internationally. An estimated one in four adults suffer from a mental disorder in a given year.
What is Fact!
300
A medical doctor, able to prescribe medicine, who specializes in treating mental and emotional disorders is
What is a Psychiatrist?
300
Justin Timberlake, a famous singer, suffers from this disorder
What is Obsessive compulsive disorder?
300
Disorders encompassing irrational fear or unprsoprtionat fear responses.
What is phobia?
300
If someone calls a Social Worker or therapist, what are some services they might provide?
What is Therapy, Counseling, and Emotional Support? This may include things like music or art therapy.
400
Mental illness usually manifests during late teens to mid/late 20s.
What is Fact...This does not mean that a mental illness cannot manifest sooner.
400
This person works with students and parents to help guide students' academic, behavioral, and social growth. Individuals in this field work in elementary, middle and high schools with other individuals like School Psychologists.
What is School Guidence Counselor?
400
Selena Gomez, singer and actress, from "Wizards of Waverly Place" suffers from these disorders
What is anxiety and depression?
400
Drug and alcohol abuse is considered to be
What is addiction?
400
True or False: Receiving help for mental health issues is expensive.
What is FALSE! Individuals can receive mental health services at their school or through non-profit organizations that may not charge the person at all.
500
Only people with a mental illness need therapy.
What is MYTH...People without a mental illness might benefit from therapy.
500
This person works in the area of mental health and may assess, treat, develop treatment plans, provide case management and/or rights advocacy to individuals with mental health problems. They can work independently or with other health care professionals.
What is a Social Worker?
500
This famous president and first lady suffered from depression and schizophrenia (Hint: think of a top hat)
Who is President Abraham Lincoln and his wife Mary?
500
This disorder deals with body image and eating habits.
What is eating disorders?
500
When it comes to mental health, is it ok for someone to ask for help if they need it? Please explain your answer.
What is YES! We ask for help all the time when we go to the doctor for the flu. Asking for emotional help is just like asking for physical help; eventually they both may have solutions and most people have had an experience with it.