Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
All People challenged with mental illness have a low intelligence
False, there are some intellectual diagnosis, but not all individuals with mental illness struggle intelligentially.
A psychiatric pharmaceutical drug used to treat mood disorders characterized by intense and sustained mood shifts, typically bipolar disorder type I or type II, borderline personality disorder (BPD) and schizoaffective disorder.
What is mood stabilizer
True or False- You must work to avoid talking about symptoms and mental illness difficulties.
False. Many report just the opportunity to vent is helpful.
I have branches yet I have no leaves, no trunk and no fruit. What am I?
What is a bank
Gorillas can catch human colds and other illnesses.
True
Eating disorders only impact females.
Fales men also struggle with eating disorders although at a smaller rate.
Perception like experiences that occur without an external stimulus. Usually sound very vivid and clear with the full force and impact personal thoughts and desires
What are auditory hallucinations
Name 2 important things to focus on once discharge occurs.
Continuing medication as prescribed, seeing medical doctors as needed, developing solid routine, be aware of resources as needed.
What is yours but your friends use it more than you do?
Your name
Which lion does ninety percent of the hunting.
Female
People diagnosed with schizophrenia are violent and dangerous
Studies show that people are violent towards those challenged with mental illness than the other way round! If they are violent it is often to themselves.
is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
What is depression.
What are the steps to goal setting in treatment.
SMART" represents a key element of a complete and actionable goal: S – Specific M- Meaning full A-Action oriented R- Realistic and T- Time specific
How could a cowboy ride into town on Friday, stay two days, and ride out on Friday
His horse is named Friday
In what state is it illegal to whisper in someone’s ear while they are moose hunting
Alaska
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.
Chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviors that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
What id OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Psychotherapy involves talking about your condition and related issues with a mental health professional. During Psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts and behavior.
True, Many find sharing thoughts, feelings, and concerns to be useful in the path to improved ability to manage life.
You answer me, but I never ask you a question.
What is telephone
What sentence related to a fox uses every letter in the alphabet.
The sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog.” uses every letter of the alphabet.
Alaska has more individuals that suffer with Mental illness than any other state.
False . Nevada has the highest prevalence of mental illness and lowest access to care among Youth. 2 out of 3 Nevadan adults with a mental illness received no treatment. According to MHAScreening.org, Nevada had the highest percentage of people who scored in the severe level for depression (33.72%).
Name 4 warning signs associated with relapse.
Agitation, difficulties resting, change in appetite, confusion, medication no adherence, change in stress, lack of motivation, isolation, etc.
Name 3 side effects of medications.
Change in eating, headache, restlessness, stomachaches, confusion, dizziness, heart palpitation, etcs.
Why is the moon similar to a dollar.
It has four quarters.
What animal never sleeps and does not have lungs.
What is an ant.