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.
Name 3 symptoms of depression
Answers may include but are not limited to: Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, loss of interest in daily activities, appetite or weight changes, sleep changes, anger or irritability, loss of energy, self-loathing, reckless behavior, concentration problems, and unexplained aches and pains.
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.
Who is Aladdin's best friend and partner in crime?
Abu
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you do not have any advice to give them?
YES. By being open and letting them vent about what may be going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and helping to get things off their chest. You are probably not a professional and you cannot expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is what they need in the moment.
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 disorder is characterized by anxiety, depression, and flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Name 3 places/people you can go to in Summit to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Answers may include but are not limited to: Building Hope, your doctor, therapists, friends, school counseling, and parents.
What actress plays both of the twins in "The Parent Trap"?
Lindsay Lohan
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.
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), other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
What event is this describing?..."Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack"
Panic/Anxiety attack
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. Other methods such as therapy and counseling can also be very helpful.
Why is the emergency code "23-19" used in Monsters, Inc.?
There is a white sock stuck to a monster's back
True/ False: If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with someone, you can cause a 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 cannot 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.
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. 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 may require treatment.
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bi-Polar Disorder
True of false: You need to know exactly what you are going to say and how you are 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.
Who is the only non Jedi in the original Star Wars trilogy to use a lightsaber?
Han Solo
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem
Answers may include but are not limited to: Listening to them, spending time with them, encouraging them to seek help, going with them to appointments/helping them make appointments, showing them that you care, if it is serious telling someone, and not judging.
Males attempt suicide more often than females do
MYTH. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death because men tend to use more violent methods.
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
Answers may include but are not limited to: Direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”, personality changes or withdrawn behavior, hoarding medication, giving away prized possessions, lack of interest in future plans, and isolation from friends and family.
741741
The suicide/crisis text number
What dessert does the White Witch tempt Edmund with in the "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe"?
Turkish delight
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
Answers may include but are not limited to: 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, they don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", and no resources available.