Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
True or False: Mental illnesses are rare
True: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2020, about:
Nicotine
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.
People with mental illnesses will not get better
Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not always “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
It is illegal for any person to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of what?
D .08 or higher
Alcohol and/or drugs can impair your judgement, especially while driving.
Name 3 signs/symptoms of depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness, feeling detached from life and those around you, 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, losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
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!
Where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?
the nose
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 abuse, trauma), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
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.
__________ is important because it allows your body to physically and mentally reset.
Sleep
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
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.
The use of marijuana before what age may have an impact on brain development?
You must be 18 or older and have either a current doctor’s recommendation or medical. Even when it’s legal, a young person’s brain is still developing until age 25. Use of marijuana before age 25 can impact brain development.
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
A. 14
Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14; however, an average of 11 years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms. Acting out during childhood is often times seen as just part of being a kid; however, this is not always the case. Acting out can be a sign of underlying mental health concerns or other life stressors.
What is the most important meal of the day and why?
Breakfast
Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and replenishes the energy you need to get things done.
Skipping the morning meal can throw off your body’s rhythm of fasting and eating. When you wake up, the blood sugar your body needs to make your muscles and brain work their best is usually low. Breakfast helps replenish it.
True or False: You can control if you have a mental illness
False: If you have a mental illness like depression sometimes your mental health space is out of your control. If this is the case, all you can do is do your best to take care of yourself.
True or False- Can you have withdrawal symptoms from marijuana use
True- The more you smoke, the more your brain depends on this supply of THC. When you stop, your brain has to adjust to not having it. As your body becomes accustomed to this new normal, you may experience unpleasant symptoms. These are symptoms of withdrawal.
Symptoms of marijuana withdrawal include:
These symptoms can range from mild to more severe, and they vary from person to person. These symptoms may not be severe or dangerous, but they can be unpleasant. The longer you used marijuana, the more likely you are to experience withdrawal symptoms.
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Social and emotional
We can all benefit from nurturing ourselves. Our physical self-care includes anything involving our physical body such as exercise or sleep. Mental self-care involves intellectual and creative stimulation such as reading a book or doing a puzzle. One’s spiritual self-care involves our awareness with the world around us and can be expressed through religion, meditation, or community service. Emotional self-care includes being in tune and regulating one’s feelings through therapy, journaling, or listening to music. Lastly, social self-care is engaging in healthy interaction with others.
The combination of your physical, mental and social well being is called?
Health
Mental health is the combination of your emotional and psychological well-being
These animals breathe out of their butts
Turtles