Statistics
1 in ___ U.S adults reported that the COVID pandemic had a significant negative impact on their mental health
A. 10
B. 7
C. 15
D. 5
What is D. 5?
Name the condition:
It usually involves persistent anxiety or dread, which can interfere with daily life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing stress due to stressful life events.
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Bipolar Disorder
C. Depression
D. Social Phobia
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Define mental health.
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior.
Or
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
People often say, "Things could be worst; focus on the good things in your life." Negative thinking patterns do not cause mental health disorders. Instead, mental health disorders are generated from all of these but one. Which one is incorrect?
A. Neglect
B. Trauma
C. Genetics
D. Abuse
E. Laziness
What is Laziness?
Name three people you could talk to if you felt like something was wrong.
Family, friends, peers, staff, teachers, coaches, doctors, therapists, etc
1 in ____ adults experiences a mental illness each year.
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
What is B. 5?
Name the condition:
"repeated, persistent, unwanted thoughts, urges or images that are intrusive and cause distress or anxiety. You might try to ignore or eliminate them by performing a compulsive behavior or ritual".
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. ADHD
B. OCD
Define self-care.
What is self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve your physical, spiritual, and mental health?
People often believe that those struggling with mental illness are not trying to get better. Instead, the reasons people struggle to get better include all BUT which of the following:
A. Access to resources
B. Time in the day
C. Fear of the stigma associated with mental illness
D. Money
What is the time of the day?
Where can you find a therapist or counselor?
Ridgeview. Talk to staff. Ask for a referral.
The average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 9 years
D. 11 years
11 years
Name the mental health condition:
"characterized by significant impairments in the way reality is perceived and changes in behavior. A person may experience persistent difficulties with their cognitive or thinking skills, such as memory, attention, and problem-solving."
A. Bipolar Disorder
B. PTSD
C. Schizophrenia
D. Eating Disorder
Schizophrenia
Name the term:
"a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. This natural human response prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences this to some degree".
What is Stress?
Unfortunately, the 'looney bin and nut house' are unacceptable and out-of-date terms that some people still use. These terms are used to describe what? Name the proper name for this place.
People often call someone living with a mental health condition by that diagnosis. For example, someone living with schizophrenia is often referred to as schizophrenic. Name the correct way to identify people with a mental health conditions.
What is a psychiatric hospital?
The number 988 is the number to?
What is the suicide and crisis lifeline?
What percent of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. have a severe mental health condition?
A. 10%
B. 21.1%
C. 46.7%
D. 99.9%
B. 21.1%
Name the condition:
"A long-term and overwhelming fear of social situations."
A. OCD
B. Social Phobia
C. Anxiety
D. Fear
B. Social Phobia
Name 3 coping strategies/skills.
1. Prayer
2. Mindfulness
3. Grounding techniques
4. Breathe work (Deep Breathing)
5. Coloring/journaling...etc
6. Exercise
7. Relaxation
This percentage of adults with mental health disorders won't seek help, primarily due to stigma surrounding mental health:
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 60%
D. 90%
60% of adults with a mental health disorder don't receive care, with stigma being the top reason. 12.6% said they didn't receive care because their neighbors or community might have a negative opinion, almost 12% said it was because it might have a negative impact on their job, and 9% said they didn't want others to find out.
Define what a trusted adult is and name someone you can talk to.
A safe person who listens without judgment and can be someone a person turns to when needed.
(Your example)
The second leading cause of death among children and adolescents?
What is suicide?
What mental health disorder is characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life?
Major Depression
Define the difference between a doctor, a social worker, and a psychiatrist.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication.
Doctors require medical training and only support with medical issues, not mental health.
Social workers require a master's degree and support with therapy, case management, coping skills, etc. Social workers do not prescribe medicine or help with medical issues.
What is a negative stigma, and why is it dangerous regarding mental health?
When something is viewed in a negative way. This can be dangerous with mental health because people may be afraid to speak up or seek help.
What does NAMI stand for?
National Alliance on Mental Illness