Mental Health Facts
List 2 factors that may contribute to development of a mental health condition.
1. Biological factors
2. Life Experiences
3. Family History of Mental Illness
A car accident can cause trauma.
True
What is Trauma?
An exceptional experience in which powerful and dangerous events overwhelm a person’s capacity to cope.
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
Mental Health only affects how we feel.
False.
It also affects how we think and how we act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Give an example of a traumatic experience.
Abuse, neglect, bullying, violence etc
What are 3 common signs of mental health struggles?
1. Extreme mood swings
2. Changes in eating habits
2. Excessive worry or fear
3. Problems concentrating
4. Avoiding friends or social activities
20% of young people (age 13-18) has or will develop a mental illness in their lifetime?
True
List 3 possible methods of coping with trauma.
1. Seek help (family, community, or professional help)
2. Create a safe place to process feelings.
3. Build social-emotional skills
4. Self-care
5. Make routines
What percentage of people did not receive care last year?
56%
Mental health can always be overcome with willpower.
False.
It can be caused by biological factors such as genes or brain chemistry, trauma and abuse, and family history of mental illness.
One of the misconceptions about trauma is that if you’re ________, you can make it through trauma by yourself.
Strong