Mental Health Facts
True or False: Medication is the only real treatment for mental health concerns.
False.
How could I soothe myself if I am feeling anxious?
Deep breathing exercises, calling a friend, going for a walk/run/exercise, listen to music, ask for a hug, etc...
Where can I get assistance with my mental health in school?
-Health Center! School Based Health Center w/ RRH.
-Safe Zone - Center for Youth
-Your School Counselors and School Social Workers!
-Delphi Rise (Substance use)
True or False: About 100,000 US teens are in therapy every year.
False: About 8 MILLION teens are in therapy every year in the US.
What is the ice cube method?
A coping skill to use when feeling overwhelmed - holding an ice cube for as long as you can (without harming yourself). This often feels like hitting the "reset" button on your brain.
Where can I go in the community?
-Genesee Mental Health Center - 224 Alexander St - Walk In hours Mon & Wed 8-10 am.
-Brighter Days Mental Health Urgent Care - 300 Crittenden; 12-7 pm daily.
-Liberty Resources
-URMC Outpatient
True or False: I can enter therapy at age 17 without parent/guardian consent.
TRUE!
True or False: Sleep does not effect my mental health.
FALSE:
Sleep is one of the MOSE important factors in our mental health and overall wellbeing. Giant naps after school and sleeping 3-4 hours at night does NOT work. This lessens your capacity to use healthy coping skills.
What about if I am struggling with substances?
-RRH Behavioral Health Clinics - 922-7770
-Delphi Rise
-Baden St (Spanish Speaking)
-URMC Strong- Adolescent and Young Adult Clinic- 275-3161
True or False: Because I get upset and then happy, I have Bipolar.
FALSE! Emotions come & go as a natural part of any day.
Bipolar Disorder is a complicated disorder that needs to be discussed and evaluated with a professional.
Jane gets a D on her latest math exam. She begins to think "I can't do this, I'm going to fail math, and then I won't graduate, and then I won't go to college, and I will never get a job!" She is now feeling very stressed and anxious. How can she view this differently?
-Recognize that she is catastrophizing and fortune telling. Use Re-Framing or Reappraisal to challenge this thought to promote more of a realistic path forward. Ex. "I will speak to my teacher, get help, and study for the next exam. I've passed the others, I can do better next time."
Hotline Numbers?
911
211- Crisis Line
988- National Crisis Line
Mobile Crisis - 275-8686
True or False: My therapist has to keep the information shared in sessions confidential (ex. not tell my parents, teachers, etc...).
TRUE! Confidentiality is a huge priority. We can only share out information with your specific permission, or if there is an emergency - you are going to harm yourself, others, or we suspect some sort of abuse.
You're fighting with your mom about her taking away your phone because you got in trouble at school. Use an example of an "I Feel" statement to responded to your mom.
Ex. "I feel upset that you took my phone without listening to my side of the story."
What if I need more than outpatient therapy?
Strong CPEP - Emergency Room
RRH CPEP - Emergency Room
Brighter Days Urgent Care
Strong Partial Hospitalization (referral only)
Strong Inpatient Hospitalization (referral only)