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Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)
Treatment
Misc. Topics
Random Animal Facts
100
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. Between 15 and 20 percent of the Canadian adolescent population suffers from a mental disorder at one time or another.
100
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
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

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.

Here on campus you can also call an RA, or your RD on duty.

100
What is the only Animal with 4 knees?
Elephant
200
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.
200
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)
200
Name 3 places/people you can go to on-campus to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Student Health Services, Personal Counselling, Your Don, Any other Don/ Head Resident, friends
200

T/F - If I go to counseling, everyone will know I'm struggling.

False! Counselors/therapists are held to confidentiality, which means that no one will know you are seeing someone unless you tell them, or you want us to tell them. 

(there are exceptions if you are a danger to yourself or someone else)

200
where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?
the nose
300
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), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
300
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" What Event does this describe?
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
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

What is one thing you can do to help a friend who is struggling?

Listen to them without judgment, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appointments/help them make appointments

300
A blessing is the name given to a group of which magnificent creature?
Unicorn
400

Talking about suicide with someone will increase the likelihood of them attempting suicide. 

Myth. Talking about suicide with people decreases the chance of them following through. 

400

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

400

What is the suicide hotline number?

988, can text or call

400

What is one reason someone might 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 

400
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3