In this hospital:
To get off unit you have to:
1. Ask the Doctor
2. Hold has to expired
3. Not hurt self or others
How long is an elephant pregnant for?
2 years
Things you shouldn't say to someone who is struggling:
You'll get over it
Cheer up
It'll get better
Stay positive
Everything happens for a reason
True or False:
Mental Health Issues are Rare
False
1 in 5 adults in the U.S. have a mental health issue each year.
That's 43.8 million people!
(According to NAMI)
Sleeping all the time
Crying spells
Loss of interest
Loss of appetite
Hopelessness
Depression
Roughly how many patients can stay in this building at one time?
21
56
110
There are 110 beds in this hospital
How many stomachs does a cow have?
4 stomachs
Where to go for help:
Emergency room
Mental health Center
Psychiatric hospital
Call a crisis line
True or False:
If someone in your family has a mental illness then you are more likely to develop one as well.
True.
If someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk.
So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
Leg bouncing
Ruminating thoughts
Pacing
Rapid heart
Sweating
Feelings of dread
Upset stomach
Anxiety
When can the phones be used:
When groups are not in session
Prior to 11:00pm
What animal is responsible for planting millions of trees?
Squirrel
What are common side effects of medication:
Feeling tired
Nausea
Headaches
Increased hunger or thirst
Changes in urination
Dizziness
Fainting
Trouble sleeping
Confusion
True or false:
Males attempt suicide more often than female
False.
Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more lethal methods.
Hallucinations (auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory)
Delusions (paranoid, grandiose)
Not sleeping
Changes in behavior
Psychosis
Name 3 groups that the hospital offers:
1. Process
2. Skills
3. Activity Therapy
4. Nursing
5. Music
6. Yoga
7. Goals
8. Wrap up
9. Discharge group
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3 hearts
Name 3 ways to improve your situation:
Ask for help
Read self-help books
Go to counseling
Take medication consistently
True or False
People with mental health issues will not get better.
False.
Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Sweating
Heart Racing
Easily excited
Avoiding certain places
PTSD
Staff that come on the unit:
Doctor
Registered nurse
Med Nurse
Psych techs
Therapist
Group Leaders
What bird can swim but can't fly?
Penguin
Name 1 way to help someone who is struggling:
Just listen
Help them make appointments
Invite them to positive activities
True or False
Asking someone directly about suicidal intent increases his/her risk of suicide.
False
Asking someone directly about suicidal intent actually lowers anxiety, opens up communication and lowers the risk of an impulsive act.
Mood swings
Manic behaviors (decreased need for sleep, spending too much money, excessive happiness, irritability, restlessness, increased energy)
Depressive symptoms (feeling sad or hopeless for long periods of time, losing interest, withdrawing from friends or family)
Bipolar Disorder