Let's Be Real!...(myth or fact)
Mental Health Issues are rare
Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Between 15 and 20 percent of the Canadian adolescent population suffers from a mental disorder at one time or another.
This King repeatedly writes in Psalms about his anguish, loneliness, fear of the enemy, his heart cry over sin, and the guilt he struggled with because of it
David
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you don't have any advice to give them?
Yes. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. You are not a professional (or maybe you are, who knows), and you can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.
Who was the oldest man at 969 years old?
Methuselah
People with mental illnesses will not get better
Myth. 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.
This prophet was discouraged, weary and afraid when he had to flee for his life from Jezebel. He sat in the desert and prayed, defeated and worn. He asked that God take his life because he is not better than his ancestors
Elijah
Name 3 places/people you can go to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Student Health Services, Personal Counselling, Your parents, friends
True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
name 3 of the seven people that committed suicide on the Bible
Zimri, Judas, Abimelech, Ahithophel, Samson, Saul, Saul's armor bearer
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
This man, after being called to go to Nineveh fled as far away as he could. After the storm and all that happened, he preached God's message to the people who turned to Him. However, instead of rejoicing, he got mad and asked that God take his life because it was better that he died than lived
Jonah
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
True/ False- If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.
False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
Myth or fact: Delilah did not cut Samson's hair
Myth: she called for a man to cut the hair after he had fallen into deep sleep, while she afflicted him and strength left him
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, 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.
This bible character suffered great loss, devastation and physical illness. He lost everything he had and severally asked questions like 'Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb?", "I have no peace, no quietness, I have no rest, but only turmoil."
Job
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appointments/ help them make appointments, show them that you care :), if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice
Myth/ Fact: Adam and Eve ate and apple
Myth: Genesis never says that Adam and Eve ate an apple, only that they ate a fruit
Being a christian means that you cannot have mental health distress
Myth. Just like our physical health may fail us sometimes, our mental health states may too sometimes
Jesus
True/ False: I should pay as much attention to my mental health as I do my physical health
True
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available Facts: Your friends (and your don) will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help/ need to talk. They are your friends (and your don) for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! don't be afraid to talk about it!
What two men never died in the Bible?
Enoch and Elijah