Symptoms/diagnoses
A person’s psychological and emotional wellbeing that enables them to accomplish goals, cope with the stresses of life, have meaningful relationships, and contribute to their community.
Mental health
True or False: Being isolated from others is heathy
False.
loneliness has been found to raise levels of stress, impede sleep and, in turn, harm the body. Loneliness can also develop depression or other mental health disorders
Name 3 people who are part of your treatment team.
Self, Nurses, Doctors, Therapists, counselors, social workers,
This can be a way to express emotions, track what happened in your day, or express gratitude, typically with a pencil and paper
Journaling
The ability to work through and recover from disappointment.
Resilience
A constant feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease
Anxiety
True or False: Mental illness can be genetic
True
You are having difficulty sleeping and would like a medication to help you sleep. Who should you ask?
Name one unhealthy way of coping with your emotions.
Substance abuse, Excessive alcohol consumption, Emotional eating, Self-harm, Isolation, Impulsive or risky behaviors
Expressing good things from your day/life is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
Persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest or ability to engage in activities you once enjoyed
Depression
True or False: All Stress is Bad
False
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
Good stress: ride a roller coaster, compete in a game, go on a first date, Play a game in the classroom.
You are interested in a partial hospitalization program upon discharge from the hospital. Who should you discuss this with?
Social Worker
A way to support your physical health and get in shape is to
exercise
A person whose success or behavior serves as a good example to others.
Role Model
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this
Panic attack
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but different types of therapy help to overcome or improve a mental illness.
You are feeling irritable and agitated in the hospital. What should you do next?
Practice a coping skill, walk away, take time out, let staff know, request medication
A coping skill that allows us to focus the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state
Meditation
Name 3 things you can do to improve your quality of sleep
Have a bedtime routine, restrict caffeine, have a consistent sleep schedule, avoid light in your bedroom, decrease phone/computer use before bed, use your bed for sleep (not studying/homework/etc.)
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others
Mental illness
True or False: A mental illness can be caused by traumatic events like accidents, assaults, military combat, or natural disasters
True-PTSD
You have not had a bowel movement in 4 days. Who should you inform?
nurse, psychiatrist, medical doctor
This skill can help prevent you from doing unwanted behaviors by physically taking yourself out of the situation
Walking away
What is the recommended treatment for mental health disorders in general?
Medication and therapy