VOCAB
What is SUICIDE?
The intentional taking of one's own life.
Where could someone go to get help for mental illness?
Online resources, Counselors, family/parent, teacher, friend, etc.
What is Clinical depression?
A constant feeling of sadness, hopelessness, and loneliness for an extended period of time. Usually follows after a life changing event (grieving a loss.. etc.)
What mental illness is strongly correlated to suicide?
Depression
True or False: Life is best when there is no stress involved whatsoever.
FALSE! "No Stress" can be a negative thing. Stress can motivate us to grow or succeed. We may not perform our bests if we never experienced stress.
What is ANXIETY?
The feeling of fear + worry about things that might or could happen. Thinking constantly about the "what if's".
What are some strategies for dealing effectively with Anxiety?
Exercise, get enough sleep, eat well, meditate, etc.
True or False: having depression is a choice.
FALSE! Depression is a real illness like cancer or other serious diseases.
What is an example of a verbal sign of suicide?
“I WISH I WERE DEAD”
“NOBODY NEEDS ME”
“PEOPLE WOULD BE BETTER OFF WITHOUT ME”
“I JUST CAN’T GO ON LIVING ANYMORE”
“I’M GOING TO KILL MYSELF”
What is Distress?
Distress is the negative form of stress. It causes you to feel worried, uptight, uncomfortable, and could cause illness.
What is STRESS?
A natural reaction as a result of a challenging stressor or stimulus. The reaction typically manifests as strain, tension and worry.
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning, and can be disabling.
What is are some symptoms of depression?
Flat emotions, irritability, changes in sleep patterns, changes in appetite, loss of interest in things you once loved, isolation, negative thoughts
What are 3 behavioral signs of suicide?
ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE, EXTREME CHANGES IN MOOD AND BEHAVIOR, UNEXPLAINED CRYING, FEELINGS OF GUILT, QUITTING SPORTS TEAMS OR SOCIAL CLUBS, or SOCIAL ISOLATION
What is EUSTRESS? Give an example of when you might feel it.
Eustress is the positive form of stress. It can cause good feelings of excitement and motivation. It can also peak your performance.
Ex: Right before you perform on stage, before a basketball championship game, or a competition.
Explain the Moto "Time out, Workout, Reach out" and what does this help with?
Time out: Take a break to do something you love
Workout: Be physically active
Reach out: Connect with others
ALL WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS
What Bipolar Disorder?
How is Depression treated?
Anti Depressants (medication), Therapy, and/or exercise.
If someone you know is considering suicide, what is the MOST important thing you should do?
Validate their feelings, but GET THEM HELP! Don't keep secrets, tell a parent or trusted adult.
Name 4 healthy and positive ways to reduce stress.
Laughter/humor, prioritize, take breaks, be physically active, call or talk to friends, listen to music, go outside and meditate/relax.
What does Q.P.R. stand for?
Question. Persuade. Refer.
Helps Suicide Prevention
How many people experience mental illness?
1 in 5 (20%)
What is another form of depression other than feeling depressed and diagnosed general depression?
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Why is it important to talk to someone early on if you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness?
Name 3 negative ways to deal with stress.
Stress eat, lash out in anger, drugs or alcohol.