Let's Be Real (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-so-positive.
This disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. What is it?
Bi-Polar Disorder / Manic Depression
Self care reduces stress
True
More men are affected by depression than women.
False
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Depression can occur at any age.
The sensory perceptions of hearing noises without an external stimulus is defined as
Auditory hallucinations
Name 3 coping skills that can reduce anxiety
Yoga, guided meditation, mindful meditation, breathing exercises, listening to music, good sleep hygiene, nutrition, exercising, talking to close peer/family
Body Language, Personal Space, and Empathetic listening are tactics used to deescalate a potentially hostile situation.
True
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help.
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems" Fear of being judged – Stigma – Don't know who to tell – Don't think the problem is "serious enough" – Asking for help is "giving up" – No resources available
The "downstairs brain", often referred to as the primitive brain is made up of what?
Brain stem, Limbic region, and amygdala
Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health issues.
False
Name two Antipsychotic medications mentioned during the training?
Abilify, Clozaril, Zyprexa, Seroquel, Risperdal, Haldol
Our bodies gives us warnings signs of stress
True
The bodies autonomic nervous system controls your heart rate, breathing, vision changes and more.
Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions.
True
Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer.(CDC.gov)
According to Maslow, once a person's physiological requirements are met, the next need to arise is?
Safety (or to have a safe environment)
What is one of the most important skills to use during crisis de-escalation?
Active Listening