Mental Health Definitions
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. This affects how we think, feel, and act; as well as how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
What is mental health?
Some mental disorders can have physical symptoms. True or False?
True
Mental health issues are usually rare and uncommon. True or False?
False - 1 in 4 adolescents have a diagnosable mental health condition
List 3 skills you use for coping.
Music, taking a walk, talking with someone, reading, or anything else you use to cope.
severe feeling of sadness that affects daily living
What is depression?
What are some physical symptoms of depression?
Fatigue, headaches, back pain, eye problems, stomach problems,
Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents reported making a suicide plan in the past year. True or False?
True
Keeping emotions to myself is healthy. True or False?
False- this can lead to worsening anxiety and or depression
Feeling worried, nervous, or fearful
What is anxiety?
What are some physical symptoms of anxiety?
Pounding heart, sweating, headaches, stomach upset, dizziness, shortness of breath, frequent urination
Poor mental health cannot affect school performance. True or False?
False - poor mental health can affect school and social activities.
I shouldn't tell anyone if I feel like harming myself. True or False?
False- any thoughts of self-harm/suicide should be taken seriously and a trusted adult should be notified.
A state of emotional or mental strain
What is stress?
What is a panic attack?
A sudden episode of intense anxiety accompanied by a feeling of impending doom and frightening physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, or nausea.
Admitting something is wrong is giving up on yourself and a sign of weakness. True or False?
False- admitting you are having a difficult time is hard to do but asking for help shows incredible strength.
Painting can be a type of coping skill. True or False?
True - some people use art to help them cope with stressful situations and thoughts
Any deeply distressing or disturbing experience. Each individual will experience this type of situation differently.
What is trauma?
The brain and the gut are closely connected. True or False?
True - there are neurons and nerves that run between your gut and brain. Poor gut health can lead to increases in anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. Decreased mental health can lead to upset stomaches and other gut disorders. This is called the "gut-brain connection."
What can counseling or therapy help you with?
Counseling or therapy can help you process your past, your emotions, learn new coping skills, manage mental health symptoms, help you set attainable goals for yourself, etc.
What are coping skills?
A method a person uses to deal with a stressful situation.