Myth or Truth
Most people with mental health needs, even those who are managing their mental illness, cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job
Myth: People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.
Mental Illness is the leading cause of homicidal crime. (T/F)
False
I am the leading cause of disability worldwide and am a major contributor to the global burden of disease (depression, anxiety, schizophrenia)
Depression: According to the World Health Organization, globally, 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.
How many Americans die by suicide each year? (12000, 55000, 41000
41000: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than 41,000 American lives each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. 90 percent of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness.
What is the only animal with 4 knees?
Most people with mental health needs benefit from medication alone and behavioral therapy is more of an option
Myth: Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both. Many individuals work with a support system during the healing and recovery process.
Anorexia
a) is a diet and is primarily about losing weight
b) is about body image, often influenced by media
c) involves binging and purging
C. There are two subtypes of anorexia nervosa:
1. Restricting (marked by weight loss through dieting, fasting, and excessive exercise)
2. binge eating (eating an amount of food that is definitely larger than most people would eat under similar circumstances) or purging (self-induced vomiting and misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas).
I am a combination of a phase that includes sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood and a phase that includes feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness
Bipolar disorder
What state has the lowest percentage of people living with mental illness? (New Jersey, Massachusetts, Washington)
New Jersey: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), New Jersey has the lowest national rates of overall and severe mental illness—14.7 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively. Utah has the highest rate with 22.3 percent of the adult population experiencing mental illness.
Where on a cow’s body are the sweat glands located?
Nose
Prevention of many mental health disorders is preventable
Fact: Though genetics and some risk factors can control the affect of many mental health diseases, prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders focuses on addressing known risk factors such as exposure to trauma that can affect the chances that children, youth, and young adults will develop mental health problems.
How many people say they have experienced mental health stigmas? (1 in 10, 2 in 7, 3 in 4)
3 in 4: Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labeled by their illness, they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice, which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
I am characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. This is common among victims of crimes and people in the military
Post traumatic stress disorder
What are the total estimated costs of associated with serious mental illness? (200 million, 100 billion, 300 billion)
300 billion
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
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.
On average, compared to the general population, mental health consumers are: (a. more likely to be the victim of violent crime b. about as likely to be the victim of violent crime c. less likely to be the victim of violent crime
More likely to be the victim of violent crime: More than one-quarter of people with severe mental illness say they were victims of a violent crime within the past year, giving them a more than 11-fold higher risk than that seen in the general population, according to new study findings. She added that many people are likely to be surprised by the findings, given the stereotype that people with mental illness are dangerous, rather than at risk of being victims themselves. As an illustration of this bias, Teplin and her colleagues found 13 times more research about people with mental illness as perpetrators violent acts than as victims of violent acts. “We don’t think about their vulnerability to victimization,“ she said in an interview.
I can give you symptoms of sweating, nausea, trembling, numbness, hot flashes, and hyperventilation. You may even feel like you’re going to “die of a heart attack”
Panic attack/anxiety attack
On average, compared to the general population, consumers with a serious mental illness will: (a. live about 5 years less, b. live about 10 years less, c. live about 25 years less)
C, consumers with a serious mental illness will live about 25 years less. It has been known for several years that persons with serious mental illness die younger than the general population. However, recent evidence reveals that the rate of…illness and…death in this population has accelerated. In fact, persons with serious mental illness (SMI) are now dying 25 years earlier than the general population…largely due to treatable medical conditions that are caused by…smoking, obesity, substance abuse, and inadequate access to medical care.
This amphibian soaks water into their body through the skin instead of drinking it
frogs