Misc
Where can you go for support in a crisis?
hospital, supportive family or friends, call/text hotline
Suicide Hotline: 988
Mental health problems will affect one out of __ people in their lifetime?
1 in 4 (25%)
Mental health conditions are as common as this color of eyes
Brown
This actor known in the in Marvel Cinematic Universe, is also a known face for sobriety as he/she rose from substance use, legal troubles, and poverty to now over 20 years of sobriety.
Robert Downey Jr.
70's
"I'm not really sure how it goes. But it's sad and it's sweet and I knew it complete."
Piano Man - Billy Joel
What causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed?
Depression
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience feelings such as
shame, hesitation to get help, low self-esteem, loneliness, etc.
43%
(will accept anywhere between 40-45%)
This (now retired) daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about his/her struggles with depression
Ellen Degeneres
80s
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet just a man and his will to survive
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor
Having enough of this vitamin helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases, may aid in weight loss, and improves overall mental health well-being?
Vitamin D
What is the largest barrier in preventing individuals from seeking help?
STIGMA, fear, sterotypes regarding those who seek treatment
What is the most common mental health disorder?
Anxiety - approximately 40 million adults suffer from an anxiety disorder
This British singer, pianist and composer music legend was inspired to get sober in 1990 after battle with excess drugs, alcoholism and an eating disorder
Elton John
90s
"In your head, in your head, they're still fighting. With their tanks and their bombs and their guns."
Zombie - The Cranberries
Identify at least 3 positive coping skills
Journaling, deep breathing, music, meditation, mindfulness, exercise, etc.
How does gender impact mental health treatment?
SW discretion regarding response :
-Men typically less likely to come forward due to the negative sterotypes of weakness or such
-Women are often overclassified as hysterical, possible PMS, etc.
How many U.S veterans received treatment in a veterans affairs mental health specialty program (Hint: Higher than a million)
1.7 million
(will accept 1.5-2 million)
This 16th President of the Unite States suffered from depression and panic attacks
Abraham Lincoln
00's
"I dont mind spending every day out on your corner in the pouring rain. Look for the girl with the broken smile and ask her if she wants to stay a while"
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
A mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterized by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashback and avoidance of similar situations?
PTSD (Post - Traumatic Stress Disorder)
How can we challenge the stigma?
SW discretion-
Almost __% of veterans report a diagnosis of at least one mental health disorder following their return to civilian life
30%
(will accept within 5% of either direction)
What is the name of Megan Thee Stallions website which provides resources and education regarding mental health
Disney
"Line up the dominoes, a light wind blows. You try to stop it tumbling but on and on it goes. But wait, if I could shake the crushing weight of expectations."
Surface Pressure - Encanto