Fact or Myth
True or False: Panic Attacks can be fatal.
False!
This is a mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. Symptoms individuals may experience with this mental illness include hallucinations, disorganized speech and delusions.
Schizophrenia.
It is a complex, long-term medical illness, affecting about 1% of Americans.
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There is no cure for mental illness
Fact. 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. (According to NAMI.org)
To be diagnosed with this disorder, a person must have experienced an episode lasting longer than two weeks. Common symptoms of this diagnosis can include but are not limited to:
Depression
She created the Born This Way Foundation to empower youth and has spoken openly about her experience with PTSD.
Lady Gaga
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appointments/ help them make appointments, show them that you care, if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice...
Writing down how you are feeling has been proven to benefit your mental health, and help you keep track of your moods. This activity is recommend to combat anxiety and depression, as it allows you to take account of your worries and fears and helps you to identify possible triggers and patterns of behavior.
Journaling
Approximately 24% of state prisoners have a recent history of a mental health condition.
Fact (According to NAMI.org)
This disorder is a mental illness that causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly. People with this diagnosis experience high and low moods—known as mania and depression—which differ from the typical ups-and-downs most people experience.
Bipolar Disorder.
The condition affects men and women equally, with about 2.6% of the U.S. population diagnosed with bipolar disorder. (According to NAMI.org)
This famous rapper was hospitalized in late 2016 for a mental breakdown that forced him to cancel part of his tour. He later revealed in an interview that he was diagnosed with a mental condition at the age of 39. He told reporters that refers to his mental illness as a "superpower not a disability.”
Kanye West
This amphibian soaks water into their body through the skin instead of drinking it.
Frogs
Standing up for yourself & advocating for your treatment in a way that is direct, honest, and respectful toward others.
Assertive Communication
1 in 10 adults in America experience a mental illness.
Myth. 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness. (According to NAMI.org)
Generalized, Social, Panic Disorder & Phobias are all types of this disorder
Types Of Anxiety Disorders
We all experience anxiety. For example, speaking in front of a group can make us anxious, but that anxiety also motivates us to prepare and practice. When feelings of intense fear and distress become overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday activities, an anxiety disorder may be the cause.
After a successful acting debut with the Disney channel she broke onto the music scene with her first solo album in 2008. This singer is open about her struggles with Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders and Bipolar in recent song lyrics. She has been a long-time mental health advocate at national conventions.
Demi Lovato
true or false: fran is an aquarius
No. She is an aries
This relaxation technique allows those dealing with mental health issues to focus on the present, without letting their worries for the future impede their mood.
Meditation
Nearly 80% of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
Myth. According to NAMI.org, nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
This is a term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously.
Dual Diagnosis.
Some individuals experiencing a mental health condition may turn to alcohol or drugs as a form of self-medication to improve the mental health symptoms they experience. However, research shows that alcohol and other drugs worsen the symptoms of mental illnesses.
Australian born actor unexpectedly passed away in January of 2008. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety. He put the smile in Batman: The Dark Knight.
Heath Ledger
A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.
Recovery
According to Harvard Health, multiple studies show that having strong ____ with people can decrease your risk for depression, improve your physical health, and even lengthen your lifespan. Some examples of this might include; inviting friends over for dinner, joining a group exercise class or joining a support group.
Social interactions.