YAM
What does YAM stand for?
Youth Aware of Mental Health
What is mental health?
How you feel, think, and act in everyday life.
Name 3 things you can do to relax when feeling stressed?
journal, exercise, meditate, breathing exercises, read, hang out with friends, take a nap, go for a walk, be creative, etc.
What is one way you could help a friend if they may be depressed?
Talk to them, hangout with them, provide some resources, be a good listener when needed, take them to do something they would enjoy, etc.
How many sessions are there TOTAL in YAM?
5 sessions
What's the difference between mental health and mental illness?
Mental Health is how you feel, think, and act in everyday life.
Mental Illness or a mental health condition is when you mental wellbeing is sick or experiencing illness.
What is a crisis?
A crisis can happen to anyone. A crisis is described as a sudden, usually unexpected, difficult situation or circumstance.
How long does it take for someone to be considered depressed?
2 weeks
What are the 6 themes of YAM? (Hint: there are clues all around you).
1. What is mental health?
2. What can make me feel better?
3. What kinds of situations can cause stress?
4. What is depression?
5. How do you know that your friend needs help?
6. Who can I ask for advice?
what is a dilemma?
DILEMMA:
- A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
- A difficult situation or problem.
Provide 3 examples of a crisis situation.
Examples include: breaking up with someone you are dating, parents divorcing, changing or losing friends, moving to a new home or new place, someone close to you passes away, violence in your neighborhood or community, you or someone you know being diagnosed with a serious illness, etc.
Name 3 signs or symptoms of depression.
Depression can present itself in many ways, including (but not limited to): a feeling of hopelessness, almost always being tired & without energy, having trouble concentrating, eating too little or overeating, being very self-critical, body aches & pains, very low self-esteem, losing interest in activities you usually enjoy, feeling that nothing is important, thoughts about not wanting to live anymore, being irritated a lot of the time, sleeping too much or too little, etc.
What are your instructor's names?
Shelly & Christina
Name 3 activities you can do to feel better?
Examples include: listen to music, spend time with people you like, journal, eat well, exercise, take a nap, talk to others about how you are feeling, list 5 things you are grateful for, etc.
What are the two types of stress? What is the different between the two?
Positive Stress: sometimes things you enjoy or look forward to can be a source of pressure or stress, such as learning new things, making new friends, starting a new school, going on a first date, playing sports, etc.
Negative Stress: this comes from things you find unpleasant or threatening, such as exams, problems at school, moving to a new place, concern about your looks and the clothes you wear, being excluded or bullied, etc.
What is the difference between being sad and being depressed?
Sadness is usually more temporary and typically goes away when something pleasant happens vs. depression being more long term with heavier effects. (see pg. 54 in booklet).
What are the 4 YAM agreements?
1. Give it a try.
2. No one knows everything, but together we know a lot.
3. One diva, one mic OR one voice, one mic.
4. Confidentiality.
Name 4 groups of people you can reach out to in a time of need?
trusted adults, parents, siblings, grandparents, other family members, youth counselors, coaches, school staff, teachers, mental health professionals, etc.
How does your body react to stress? Provide 3 examples to support your answer.
Physical pains such as headaches, stomach pains, aching shoulder and back, heart pounding, needing to use to restroom often, losing your appetite or over eating, sleep problems.
What is severe depression?
If you often think about death or suicide, you may be suffering from severe depression. Thoughts of suicide are often linked to depression or a difficult crisis.