Mental Health Stigma
1 in this Americans will experience a mental health disorder in a given year
1 in 5
This is the most common mental health disorder
Anxiety, affecting approximately 19.1% of U.S. adults each year.
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
8 hours
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
How many stripes are on the American Flag?
50
What percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it: 5% 20% 50% or 90%
90%
Stigma can be subtle or obvious, and it can lead to harm.
For example, people with mental illness may avoid or delay treatment because they're afraid of being treated differently or losing their jobs.
What is the leading cause of death for people held in local jails?
Suicide
What is a consequence of not getting enough sleep
What is lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated, tiredness, exhaustion
What are things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
Who is the CEO of Tesla
Elon Musk
Name a feeling that stigma causes people with mental health disorders to feel
Individuals often do not seek the help they need, as they feel a variety of emotions, shame, hopelessness, self-doubt, discrimination, or fear.
What are things you can do if you notice someone who needs help but isn't asking for it?
Be a friend, talk with them, tell a family or be open about your own struggles, and provide resources.
List 4 examples of self-care people engage in
Journaling, Walking, Exercise, Eating Food, Music, Talking To People, Meditation, Deep Breathing, Good Sleep Hygiene, Taking a Shower/Bath, Seeking Professional Support.
True or false: All stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
What is the smallest ocean in the world?
The Artic Ocean
What country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world?
The U.S.
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be harmful
Stress
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
A person who is physically sick goes to see a doctor of medicine, a person who is mentally sick goes to see a ____?
Therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor
China
This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health: 5% 20% 60% or 90%
60% for fear of being labeled
What mental health disorder is the leading cause of disability worldwide
Major Depressive Disorder
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
Vitamin D
Positive thinkers and those who are able to adapt to stress and changes of life have a strong level of _____.
What is resilience?
What were chainsaw invented for?
Child Birth. The chainsaw was used to cut through the pelvises of mothers who were having trouble giving birth, a procedure called a symphysiotomy.