Mental Health
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False
Meeting with a professional to discuss thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
What is therapy?
When you engage in thoughts that are "black and white" that can result in setting unrealistic standards for yourself and others.
What is all-or-nothing thinking?
Bonus points: share a situation when you experienced this distortion.
Which bears qb has won a SB with the bears.
Mcmahon
Most forms of mental illness have a clear biological marker that we have discovered that proves it is all hereditary.
What is a MYTH.
We have not been able to determine any clear etiologies for mental disorders, but we believe that both biological and environmental factors play a role.
Bonus point: Name one mental disorder that we strongly believe has a genetic predisposition.
A lasting emotional response to a negative event within someone's life.
What is trauma?
This coping skill involves stopping take a moment, observe, and proceed with mindfulness.
What is STOP?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
When you overgeneralize something, you take an isolated negative event and turn it into a never-ending pattern of loss and defeat.
What is overgeneralization?
What year did the cubs win it all in the last 20 years?
2016
More men are affected by depression than women, according to reports.
What is a MYTH.
Research suggests that women are nearly twice as more likely to have depression than men. However, this could be due to societal constructs that have made it difficult for men to discuss their struggles.
Name three stressors you have?
If given three you are right!
This skill can help aid in pulling people away from anxious thoughts, traumatic flashbacks, or other negative/challenging emotions.
What is grounding?
Bonus points: give an example of a grounding technique.
Focusing on the negatives in the past and feeling stuck on this.
Rumination
What is Eric's favorite NFL team?
Bears
Most people who report mental health concerns do not seek treatment.
What is a FACT.
Nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness did not receive mental health services in the previous year.
Nearly 50% of youth aged 8-15 didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking. (Hint: we use it here....)
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? (or CBT)
The goal of _______ _______ is to replace negative behaviors with positive alternatives (like going for a walk or calling a friend).
Opposite action
Thinking "worst case scenario"
What is catastrophizing?
Who is the ICE man?
Caleb Williams
Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance within the brain.
What is a MYTH.
This theory was falsified but is still widely accepted due to its role in selling psychotropic medication.
Name three coping skills you have learned here in DBT?
STOP, Opposite action, IMPROVE, box breathing..etc
A written list of coping strategies and supports.
What is a safety plan?
Bonus points: What is the number for the suicide prevention hotline?
Acceptance of one’s reality and embracing what one can and cannot control
Radical Acceptance
Who was the bears quarterback when they went to the NFC championship last?
Jay Cutler
"You are what you eat"
What is FACT.
There is significant research in the correlation between your gut microbiome and mental health. Some theories are due to your Vagus nerve running from your stomach to your brain, as well as poor diet contributing to mental health decline.