Emotions
TRUE or FALSE
Everyone Feels Emotions the Same.
FALSE
Everyone has a different way of feeling and expressing their emotions to others. Someone might not feel the same as you do. Try to be understanding and help them if you can.
What are the Two Most Common Mental Illnesses?
Depression - What is Depression?
Anxiety - What is Anxiety?
What is a Coping Skill?
Methods that a person uses to deal with many different emotions and stress.
Who Can Have a Mental Illness?
ANYONE
Anyone can have a Mental Illness. Some people are more prone to have Mental Illness/Challenges depending on Life Experiences, Biological Factors, Psychological Factors.
Life Experiences: Stress, Poverty, Violence
Biological: Genetics, Chemical Imbalances, TBI
Psychological: Trouble Making Friends, Loneliness, Abuse
TRUE or FALSE
Around 1 in 5, or 20%, of Americans have a diagnosed Mental Illness.
TRUE
Approximately 26.6%
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What are Positive Affirmations?
Give One Example a Positive Affirmation about Yourself?
Positive Phrases or Statements that we repeat to ourselves.
Positive Affirmations can be used to think away negative thoughts.
They can also be used to manifest goals, dreams, or experiences we want.
What are TWO warning signs that someone is struggling with their Mental Health?
Warning signs MAY include, Isolating, Becoming Dishonest, Change in Eating Habits, Change in Sleep, Lack of Motivation, Procrastination, Mood Fluctuations, Falling out of Healthy Habits, Change in Attitude, Substance Abuse, or Increase stress. These are only SOME warning signs.
Also, if someone has one (or more) of these, it does not necessarily mean that they have a Mental Illness.
Name two PHYSICAL & HEALTHY ways to help your own Mental Health.
Exercise, Sleep Well, Eat Healthy, & Stay Hydrated
Half of Mental Health Disorders show at the age of What?
50% Begin at Age 14
75% Begin by Age 24
TRUE or FALSE
Children are too young to develop a mental health disease.
FALSE
Children can start to show signs and symptoms of certain Mental Illnesses early in life. But they may not be diagnosed right away.
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What are 3 important things to remember when you become angry?
STOP and THINK before acting.
Practice Coping Skills (Deep Breathing, Counting, Self Talk)
Walk away and Remove Yourself from the situation if needed.
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Name 3 Ways Social Media can Negatively Impact someone's Mental Health?
Overstimulation - Social Media Addiction
Effects Sleeping Habits - Loss of Appetite, Reduced Physical Activity
Cyberbullying - Poor Body Image
How do you help a friend that might be struggling?
Listen to Them, Spend Time with Them, Help Them Ask for Help from a trusted Person, Positive Reinforcement, Make Plans Together
What Two Kinds of Doctors Specialize in Helping People with Mental Health Issues?
Psychotherapist
Psychiatrist
TRUE or FALSE
Mental Illness/Disease is not a real physical illness.
FALSE
Mental Illness/Disease IS a Physical and Medical condition! Just like Heart Disease or Diabetes.
This Illness/Disease just starts in the Brain, somewhere you can't see. Because you can't physically see it, some people don't believe it is real.
These illnesses are caused when Neurons, special cells in the brain, are not communicating properly. Neurons are cells that send messages all over your body to allow you to do everything from breathing to talking, eating, walking, and thinking.
TRUE or FALSE
You can feel multiple emotions at the same time.
Give an explanation to support your answer.
TRUE
It's common to think that you can only feel one way at a time but there are so many emotions and feeling more than one is okay.
No single feeling is more valid than another, they can all coexist. Trying to sort through them can be helpful.
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What is a Panic Attack?
What are three things someone might feel during a panic attack?
A sudden overpowering feeling of terror for no reason. Also, can cause physical reactions. These can be very frightening to whoever is experiencing them.
Breathing to Fast, Sweating, Shaking/Twitching, Headache, Dizzy Feeling, Numbness, Chest Pain, Flashing Visions, Fast Heart Rate
What are Two Types of Relaxation Techniques?
Deep Breathing
Mindfulness/Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inpok4MKVLM
Yoga
5-4-3-2-1 Strategy
What is Mental Health Stigma?
Negative/Bad attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes surrounding Mental Illness or Challenges. This often leads to discrimination against these people who struggle. It also can lead to these people not wanting help due to people making them feel bad about it.
No-one should feel bad about having a Mental Illness or Challenges. We all have our bad days and need help sometimes.
TRUE or FALSE
You can tell by just looking at someone if they have a Mental Illness.
FALSE
Mental Illnesses are not visible illnesses, you cannot "see" them. In fact, many famous people you know have diagnosed mental illness including, Dwayne Johnson, Beyonce, Ryan Reynolds, and Adele.
Which of these is NOT a healthy way to Express your Emotions?
A. Writing down feelings
B. Holding emotions in
C. Exercising
D. Screaming into a pillow
B. Holding emotions in
What are GOOD ways to express your Emotions/Feelings?
Name 4 Possible Symptoms of Depression
Sadness, Angry, Irritable, Frustration, Loss of Interest in Doing Things, Not Sleeping or Sleeping to Much, Not Eating or Eating too Much, Trouble Thinking, Feeling Worthless, Trouble Concentrating.
These symptoms are usually severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day life. For example, School, Work, or Relationships.
Name *5* Coping Skills that Haven't Already Been Said
Take a Break, Talk to Others, Avoid Drugs/Alcohol, Eat Well, Drink Water, Exercise, Practice Deep Breathing, Practice Mindfulness/Meditation, Writing, Drawing/Painting, Reading, Listen/Play Music,
ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS OR NONTHING!
Who was the First President to acknowledge Mental Health Awareness Month?
What Month is Mental Health Awareness Month?
Obama
May
TRUE or FALSE
Medication is the only treatment method that works for Mental Health Problems/Challenges.
FALSE
Medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming Mental Health Problems/Challenges.