Mental Health
What is mental health?
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
It is how we think, feel, and act
What is Anxiety?
Condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
What is Depression?
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
What is a mental disorder?
A medical condition affecting the mind that requires a diagnosis and treatment
What is a stigma?
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person
Stereotype
Anxiety disorders are statistically what?
The most common mental illness in the US
Depression is the leading cause of what?
Suicide
What is a symptom of a mood disorder?
Unable to regulate emotions
Why do mental disorders often go untreated?
People are afraid to get help / Stigmas
Name 2 possible treatments for Anxiety
Psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Medication, like anti-anxiety medication, antidepressants or beta-blockers
Support groups
Stress management techniques
There are 3 types of depression, name 1
Major Depression
Mild Depression
Adjustment Depression
What is a symptom of Schizophrenia?
Losing touch with reality
Delusions or hallucinations
There are many ways we can manage and improve our mental health? Name 3
Value yourself
Take care of your body (diet and exs)
Surround yourself with good people
Relaxation/ De-stress
Avoid alcohol and other drugs
Set goals
Ask for help
What is the difference between Anxiety and Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety- is a normal and manageable. It is a reaction to many short-term, stressful situations
Anxiety Disorder- involve more than temporary worry or fear, and the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time
What is a possible cause of Depression?
Physical Causes - Medical condition/ Illness
Psychological Causes - Surviving a traumatic event
Social or Environmental Causes - Living in poverty or harmful enviorment
Mood swings from extreme "highs" to extreme "lows"
We talked about 3 different types of stigmas, give me 1 of them
Public stigma
Self stigma
Institutional stigma
There are 3 major Anxiety disorders, name 1
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Phobias
Panic Disorder
What is Apathy?
A lack of strong feeling, interest or concern
Give me 2 examples of a phobia
Arachnophobia
Claustrophobia