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It is rare and often difficult to be diagnosed with a mental health disorder. True/False
False. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Mental health disorders also account for the most common type of disability in America.
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3 things that students may have difficulty adjusting to.
Missing family and friends - Meeting new people - Schedule demands - Different weather - Being "on their own" - Roommates - New town
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This kind of counseling allows students to meet with other students and discuss common or shared concerns and experiences. These are meant to provide support and education about specific concerns.
What is Group counseling
100
Withdrawal from this substance can be fatal.
What is alcohol
100
This famous Olympian is diagnosed with ADHD.
Who is Michael Phelps
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____ is the 2nd cause of death for young adults age 15-24.
Suicide. 1st are accidents. 3rd is homicide
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This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
200
3 reasons why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden" others - Difficult to talk about - Feel vulnerable - Fear of being judged - Stigma - Don't know who to tell - Don't think the problem is "serious enough" - Asking for help is "giving up"
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Signs that someone has used this substance are dilated pupils, mood or behavior changes, seeing sounds or hearing colors, and sudden onset of anxiety or depression.
What are hallucinogens - LSD, Acid, Shrooms, Mescaline
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This Star Wars star has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder.
Who is Carrie Fischer
300
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well - True/False
True. 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.
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This is present in bi-polar disorders and includes episodes of elevated mood, grandiose thoughts, decrease in impulse control, and decrease need for sleep
What is mania
300
These sessions are provided for students who have questions about the Title IX process.
What are Advocacy Sessions
300
This substance can cause excessive dry mouth, tooth grinding, and jaw clenching, leading to poor dental hygiene. This substance can also cause heart failure and death, even with the first use.
What is Meth
300
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life? J.K Rowling (Harry Potter) Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games)
Who is J.K. Rowling
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Males attempt suicide more often than females do. True/False
False. 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.
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Symptoms of this include 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.
What is a panic/anxiety attack
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Counselors at Counseling Services can prescribe medication. True/False
False. However, counselors can help facilitate referrals to local psychiatrists. Also, Health Services does prescribe for general conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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This substance is more commonly associated with fatal overdoses.
What is Heroin - Oxycontin, Methadone, Morphine, and Codeine also fall into this category
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This member of the royal family struggled with a severe eating disorder.
Who is Princess Diana
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There is no cure for mental illness - True/False
True. 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.
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3 symptoms that may indicate a substance abuse disorder
Desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use of substance - Excessive time spent trying to acquire the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects - Cravings - Recurrent use results in failure to fulfill major obligations at work, school, or home - Use of the substance despite awareness of problems resulting from it - Tolerance - Withdrawal
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A procedure, done under general anesthesia, in which small electric currents are passed through the brain, intentionally triggering a brief seizure.
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy. ECT causes changes in brain chemistry that can quickly reverse symptoms of certain mental illnesses.
500
Mixing these two substances is the leading cause of substance-combination related deaths
What are alcohol and cocaine
500
This former Disney star has a history of self-harm (cutting) and hospitalizations. Miley Cyrus Selena Gomez Demi Lovato
Who is Demi Lovato