True or False
25% of all adults have a mental illness
True.
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress, or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
An imbalance in what can cause depression?
Chemicals in the brain
One in how many teens has an anxiety disorder
1)3
2)5
3) 10
One in 3
What does resilient mean?
Ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a challenge and move forward
Nearly half of US adults will have a mental illness in their lifetime
True
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death.
What is the most common mental health diagnosis?
Anxiety Disorders
LGBT youth struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health concerns at the same rate as teens their own age. T or F
False. LGBTQ teenagers have even higher rates of suicidal actions and thoughts due to factors such as
-Societal stigma
-Family not being accepting
-Incorrect pronouns being used
-Being invalidated
What are 2 of the elements of mindfulness
1) pay attention
2) on purpose
3) without judgment
Suicide as the third leading cause of death among teens ages fifteen to nineteen.
False. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death behind accidents.
Mental Health Issues are rare
Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability
Depressed mood, loss of interest in activities, change in appetite/weight, trouble sleeping, restlessness or slowed movements and thoughts, low energy, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty focusing or making decisions thoughts of suicide or death
Why are teens that suffer from mental health concerns more likely to use substances?
As a coping mechanism to help lessen the symptoms of hopelessness, anxiety, negative thoughts, and/or psychosis.
What are 3 benefits of regularly practicing mindfulness?
Better sleep, better grades, lower stress, better social skills, reduce depression symptoms, healthier emotional expression, higher self esteem, better decision making, increased flexibility, grateful, better memory, better communication, ore empathy, more self acceptance, more self control, stronger immune system, respect for others, better body image, better listening, more body control, more resilient
Financial security is the best indicator that a child will be resilient?
False. A supportive caregiver is the best indicator that a child will be able to work through a trauma or stressful situation.
Children and teens are not impacted by mental health concerns bc they don’t have the same stressors as adults.
Myth. Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old
3 symptoms of anxiety
Excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, trouble sleeping
What part of the brain doesn’t develop until adulthood
a)Front
b)Midbrain
c) Brain stem
3 natural ways to lessen symptoms of anxiety
There is no strong correlation between substance abuse and mental illness.
False. Substances are often used as temporary relief from mental health symptoms, but can often lead to additional concerns.
There is a strong correlation between negative childhood experiences and poor future health outcomes.
Fact. People with multiple ACES (adverse childhood experiences) are more likely to struggle with heart disease, obesity, asthma, kidney disease, stroke, diabetes.
_____________ is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44
Major Depressive Disorder
Name 2 stressors youth of today face
desire for greater independence, pressure to conform with peers, exploration of sexual identity, and increased access to and use of technology, harsh parenting, bullying, etc.
3 natural ways to lessen symptoms of depression.
CBT
Acupuncture
Exercise
Eating Healthy
Sleep
Take on responsibility
Change negative thoughts
Supplements
Limit caffeine
Avoid alcohol
PMR
Deep breathing