Mental health in schools

Positive mental health

100

True or false: Medication is the only option for treating mental illness problems 

False 

200

What can cause you to have a positive mental health 

1. Exercise

2. Mindfulness activities 

3. Talking about your problems

4.Getting good sleep

300

how can you help a friend who is struggling with a mental health problem 

1.Listen to them 

2. Spend time with them 

3.Encourage / help them seek help

4. if it gets serious tell any adult 

400

True or False: Is all stress associated with a negative event or experience 

False A little bit of Stress can be good at times 

500

A mood disorder that is characterized as depression that occurs at the same time each year and occurs in climates that have less sunlight and is colder 

Seasonal Affective disorder 

Mental health Disorders

100

Some people are troubled by excessive amount of worrying that seems difficult to control. What disorder is this?

 Anxiety Disorder 

200

A mood disorders that lowers the mood, loss of interest and enjoyment and reduced energy. They have sever levels of symptoms 

Depression

300

obsessions are reoccurring thoughts, images and impulses that are intrusive or unwanted, the compulsions are time consuming and distressing and repetitive. 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

(OCD)

400

is a mental health condition that can develop as a response to people who have experienced any traumatic event. Example A car accident or war related events 

Post -traumatic stress disorder 

(PTSD)

500

a type of mood disorder that involves highs and lows. the periods of lows are referred to depressive episodes. the periods of high to as manic or hypomanic. 

Bipolar Disorder 

Root Causes

100

This group of people do not feel confident enough to speak out and get help.

Underrepresented Gender Identifications

200

Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation.

Abuse and Neglect

300

Created a stigma and caused a massive rise in cases of mental health issues and suicide rates.

COVID-19

400

What AP Calculus students feel every day and can have massive impacts.

Severe and Long-Term Stress

500

This happens when certain student groups feel like they don't feel like they get the same amount of support

Discrimination

Miscellaneous

100

True or False: Medication is the only treatment for mental illness 

False 

200

This coping skill requires you to write down your thoughts and feelings on paper 

Journaling 

300

What is a benefit of having coping strategies 

It helps manage the symptoms of depression and it helps you regulate your emotions, and it will better your mood etc.

400

What are one of the changes the body goes through when they are in fight or flight situation 

Heart rate increases

Blood thickens senses

Tensed Muscles 

Adrenaline kicks in 

500

This form of therapy helps a person learn how to replace the negative thoughts with positive ones and also forming healthier ways of thinking 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy