True/False
If you’re feeling sad one day, you are depressed.
False. If you’re sad one day you are having a poor mental health day and you can do things to cheer yourself up like exercising, getting outside and doing something you love to do. One day of feeling sad does not mean you are depressed.
This rapper, recently "had beef" with another famous rapper, is diagnosed with depression and struggled in the past with suicidal thoughts
a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest
depression
What is self care?
the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
True or false: You can catch a mental illness from someone who has it, it is contagious.
False. Mental illness is not at all contagious.
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness.
False. Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. Everybody has their own genetic makeup and you are an individual.
This famous WWE wrestler turned actor was diagnosed with depression
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
anxiety
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state
meditation
True or false? You should not talk about your mental illness.
False. The more you talk about what you go through and your experience with your mental illness, the more educated others around you are. You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t, but if you want to let people know what you go through, speak up and share your experiences.
If you have a mental illness, you have it for life.
False. Some mental illnesses will need to be managed throughout your life, but some illnesses are treatable and you are able to conquer them.
This tennis star was diagnosed with postpartum depression after having her first child
Serena Williams
what is the most common category of mental health disorders in the united states?
anxiety disorders
give 3 examples of self care activities
(open answer)
Does having a mental health disorder mean something is "wrong" with you?
absolutely not
Teenage girls and young women are more likely to have eating disorders than teenage boys/young men.
True
This football star was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder after playing for the denver broncos
Brandon Marshall
This country has the highest rate of mental health challenges in the world.
usa
True or False: What you eat does not affect how you feel.
False. Proper nutrition is incredibly important for mental health. If you eat well, you help get proper nutrients to your brain and that helps you get into a positive state of mental health.
True or false: Having a mental illness means you are weak.
False. So very false! If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, we believe you are a warrior. You will need to learn how to manage and treat your illness but having a mental illness does not mean you’re weak at all - in fact, we think you are very, very strong
Mental health issues can affect young children
True- half of all mental health conditions show first signs before the age of 14
This famous rapper was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he has been seen in a few manic episodes publicly. He also owns a clothing and shoe brand.
Kanye West
a personality disorder characterized by severe mood swings, impulsive behavior, and difficulty forming stable personal relationships.
borderline personality disorder
True or false? Exercise can boost your mental health.
True. Exercise releases a bunch of “feel-good” chemicals in our body that help us fight against sad days or days when our mental health seems not-sopositive.
True or false: If you see someone having a hard day, you should leave them alone and give them space.
It depends on the person! Ask them what they need!