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Signs and Symptoms
Treatment
Stress
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Mental Health Issues are rare
False. 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.
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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
100
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.
100
What is stress?
Physical or emotional tension resulting from demanding circumstances
100
What is the largest animal on Earth?
What is the Blue Whale?
200
People with mental illnesses are likely not to get better
False. 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.
200
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed, etc.
200

Name 3 places/people you can go to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.

Paws and Stripes, Personal Counselling, Your Friends, Pastor/Priest, Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor 

200
What is the difference between good and bad stress?
Good stress serves as a motivator and bad stress can cause physical and mental health problems
200
What is the slowest moving land animal?
The Three-Toed Sloth
300
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
False. 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.
300
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
300
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.
300
Name a negative way to handle stress
procrastination
300
How many appendages does a lobster have?
10 legs
400
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
True. 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.
400

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 Attack/ Anxiety attack

400

True or False; You should not tell anyone about  concerns you may be having. 

False. Your counselors and trainers 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.

400
Name three positive ways to deal with stress
breathing exercises, taking short breaks, excercising
400
What's a physical difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
Crocodiles have pointier snouts, while alligators' are more rounded
500

Males attempt suicide more often than females.

False: women are roughly three times more likely to attempt suicide, though men are two to four times more likely to die by suicide

500
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
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/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/ etc.
500
What is the suicide hotline? 
1-800-273-8255
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Name 3 positive physical effects of stress
Your body releases stress hormones like adrenaline, giving energy

Your pupils become larger, so you can see better

Your blood vessels widen so more blood can get to your muscles

500
What is the collective noun for a group of owls?
A Parliament