Mental Illness
True or False: All stress is bad
False
What should you do when you feel stressed?
Meditation, reach out to friends, hobbies, coping skills, rest, etc..
What are the two most common mental disorders?
Anxiety & Depression
Please do not make me go to the store. People will see me. They might talk to me.
Social Anxiety
What makes you excited about life?
Any answer correct!
True
Name one unhealthy way of coping with emotions
Ignoring your feelings; personal answers may be accepted ;)
What is one way you reduce anxiety?
Deep breathing, grounding, distract when necessary, pay attention to our thoughts, label anxious thinking, etc....
Nightmares, flashbacks
PTSD
Who do you admire in your life? What qualities do they have?
Any answers valid!
What is a condition of losing touch with reality accompanied by reduced ability to function?
Schizophrenia
Name 1 thing in your control and 1 thing out of your control in a typical day.
In: My attitude, my responses, my behaviors, etc
Out: Other people, traffic, the past, natural disasters, etc
Name 3 risks factors for mental illnesses
Homelessness, family conflict, alcohol/drug use, stress, genetics, childhood abuse, isolation, physical health conditions, unemployment/financial hardships, etc.
My chest is pounding!! It is going to explode!
Panic Disorder
What triggers your anger, anxiety, depression, etc. most easily? Pass to teammate if not comfortable answering.
Any answer valid!
Negative, incorrect beliefs, stereotype or label are other names for this...
Stigma
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, 1 things you can taste
Substance use, isolation, drop in grades, changes in sleep/eating could all be symptoms of...?
Depression
It just a feeling over me I cant explain NO reason or rhyme feels like im going insane
Generalized Anxiety
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Pass to a teammate if not comfortable answering!
Any answers valid!
What percentage of adults experience mental illness?
A) 4%
B) 35%
C) 21%
D) 14%
C
What are the three main ways we can reduce anxiety?
Education, cognitive reframing, behavior change
What are characteristics of good mental health? Name 3 :)
Assertive, active listener, feels good about themselves, gets along/ feels comfortable around others, expressing emotions in healthy ways, able to meet the demands of life, optimistic, adapts to change, stress management techniques
I was in a horrible car accident. Ever since, I can't get in the car without crying. My chest gets tight. It feels like I am reliving the accident.
PTSD
What is the hardest thing to accept about yourself? Pass to a willing teammate if not comfortable!
Any answer valid!