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Depression
Anxiety/Panic
First Aid
Psychosis
Suicide
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4 Symptoms of Depression
What is 1. Unusually sad mood 2. Loss of enjoyment of activities used to enjoy 3. Lack of energy 4. Worthlessness/helplessness 5. Thinking about death 6. Difficulty concentrating/making decisions 7. Sleep changes 8. Appetite changes 9. Agitation/restlessness
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How an anxiety disorder differs from "normal " anxiety
What is 1. It is more intense 2. Lasts longer 3. Interferes with the person's work, activities, or relationships
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The steps for Mental Health First Aid for those suffering from Depression
What is 1. Assess for risk of suicide or harm 2. Listen non-judgmentally 3. Give reassurance and information 4. Encourage appropriate professional help 5. Encourage self-help and other support strategies (coping skills)
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What is psychosis
What is a general term used when a person has lost touch with reality, severe disturbances in thinking, emotion, and behavior
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True or False: Men complete the act of suicide more often than women
What is TRUE-they usually use more lethal means
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How Depression affects emotions
What is 1. Sadness 2. Lack of emotional responsiveness 3. Irritability 4. Feelings of worthlessness 5. Feeling helpless/out of control of emotions/life
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The main symptoms of anxiety
What is 1. overwhelming, unfounded anxiety 2. Excessive worry 3. Trouble concentrating 4. Unable to tolerate uncertainty
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Mental Health First Aid for Anxiety
What is 1. Assess for risk of suicide or self-harm-be alert to any signs 2. Listen non-judgmentally-engage them in discussing their feelings 3. Give reassurance and information-offer consistent emotional support and understanding 4. Encourage appropriate professional help-encourage therapy/doctor services 5. Encourage self-help and other support strategies -coping skills
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Changes in emotion
What is depression, anxiety, irritability, suspiciousness, blunted, flat, or inappropriate affect or emotion, change in appetite, reduced energy and motivation
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2 examples of the most important and direct question to ask if you believe someone at risk for suicide
What is 1. Are you having thoughts of suicide 2. Are you thinking of killing yourself
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How Depression affects behavior
What is 1. Crying spells 2. Neglecting responsibilities 3. Poor personal hygiene 4. Loss of motivation 5. Using drugs or alcohol
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A panic attack
What is a sudden onset of intense apprehension, fear, or terror.
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First Aid for Panic Attacks
What is 1. Ask if they would like to move to a quieter place if around other people or in public 2. Remain calm/speak in a calm voice 4. Be patient-do not try to force them to talk 3. Acknowledge that, though the terror feels very real, it is a panic attack and not life-threatening
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changes in behavior
What is sleep disturbances, social isolation or withdrawal, reduced ability to carry out work or social roles
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5 warning signs of suice
What is 1. threatening to kill self 2. looking for ways to so it 3. talking, writing, or posting on social media thoughts on dying, death, or suicide 4. hopelessness 5. rage, anger, seeking revenge 6. acting recklessly engaging in risky behaviors 7. feeling trapped, no way out 8. increasing substance use/abuse 9. withdrawing from friends, family, or society 10. dramatic mood changes 11. no reason for living, no sense of purpose
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How Depression affects thoughts
What is 1. Self-criticism 2. Pessimism 3. Impaired memory and concentration 4. Thoughts of death or suicide 5. Believe others see you in a negative light
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Social Anxiety disorder
What is The fear of any situation where public scrutiny may occur, usually with the fear of behaving in a way that is embarrassing or humiliating
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First aid for psychosis
What is 1. Remain calm 2. Evaluate the situation-assessing risks 3. Communicate in a clear and concise manner 4. De-escalate-do not do anything to further agitate the person 5. Get help if needed-call for medical or mental health professions
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changes in thinking or perception
What is Difficulties with concentrating or attention, a sense of alteration-feeling that others have changes or are acting differently, odd ideas, reduction or more intensity of smell, taste, sound, or color
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After determining the person is feeling suicidal, these are 4 important things to do
What is 1. tell the person you care and that you want to help 2. express empathy 3. clearly state that thoughts of suicide are often associated with a treatable mental disorder-to instill a sense of hope 4. tell the person that thoughts of suicide are common and do not have to be acted upon
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How Depression affects physical health
What is 1. Chronic fatigue 2. Sleeping too much or too little 3. Overeating or not eating 4. Weight loss or gain 5. Headaches 6. Loss of sexual desire 7. Unexplained aches and pains
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PTSD
What is Occurs after a catastrophic or distressing event. The person may re-experience the trauma, have dreams or flashbacks
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The first and most important thing to remember when you are with someone you believe may be suicidal
What is NEVER LEAVE THEM ALONE
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6 major symptoms of schizophrenia
What is 1. delusions 2. hallucinations 3. thinking difficulties 4. loss of drive 5. blunted emotions 6. social withdrawal
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3 questions to ask to determine the person is serious/the situation is serious
What is 1. have you decided how you would kill yourself 2. have you decided when you would do it 3. have you taken any steps to get what you need to carry out your plan