You Have a Friend in Me
Name 2 counseling groups at school?
Coping with Anxiety and Depression
Let's talk about Mental Health
Mental Health book group
True or false-Mental health issues are rare.
False. Approximately 20% of adolescents have a diagnosable mental health disorder.
Do mental health issues get better without treatment?
Mental health issues do not get better on their own.
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden on set of exhilaration and good mood) and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and prolonged sadness).
Bi-polar Disorder
What teacher is originally from the Chicago Area?
Mrs. Moldenhauer
What are 2 ways that you can support a friend going through a hard time?
Listen to them without judgement
Believe what they are saying
Ask what adult they feel comfortable talking to
Go with them to a counselor, psychologist, hospital, ext
Stay with them while they call a helpline
Notice and comment on positive changes for encouragement
True or false-People with a mental health illness will not get better.
False. Once diagnosed, mental health illness is treatable. While its not usually "cured", it can effectively be managed.
Name 3 people you can go to in school to get help.
Mrs. DeZeeuw- counselor, Ms Konop-Psychologist, Any teacher, Mrs. Girten- community health worker, Any adult that you feel comfortable going too!
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
Feelings of despair and hopelessness. Detached from life and those around you. Continued fatigue or loss of energy. Crying for no apparent reason. Changes in sleeping/eating pattern. Lost interest in long standing activities.
What teacher teaches and farms
Mrs. Kern
What are 2 tools in the calming room to help de-stress?
Fidgets, coloring tools, scented cotton balls, white noise machine, soft lighting, dad jokes, apps available on the chrome book, bulletin board for tips and books on anxiety and weighted blanket
True or false-Mental health disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
False. The main risk of mental health disorders are genetics, severe or prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse) or other environmental influences and brain chemistry.
Is medication the only treatment that works for mental health problems.
No, while medication is helpful, there is also therapy and counseling.
This disorder is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is characterized by: inattention, impulsivity, and in some cases hyperactivity.
Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
What teacher has his black belt and is still studying martial arts?
Mr. Ferron
How many minutes a day of exercise can help with anxiety
15-30 minutes
True or false-About 1/2 of all mental health issues show signs before the age of 14.
True. Half of all mental illnesses show early signs. Usually before the age of 14. and 3/4 of mental illnesses begins before the age of 24.
When going to speak to a counselor do you need to know exactly what you are going to say beforehand.
No. A counselor is there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up at your own pace.
What disorder is characterized by vivid flash backs, nightmares, intense distress at real or symbolic reminders of trauma and physical sensations such as: pain, sweating, nausea or trembling.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What teacher loves giraffes?
Mrs. Ceithamer
What are ways to boost your self-esteem?
Focus on the positives, take a social media break, being open to compliments, identifying your strengths and areas of opportunity, Avoiding negative self talk, expressing your values and beliefs
True or false-Teenage girls are more likely to experience depression than teenage boys.
True. Teenage girls are almost 3xs more likely to experience depression than teenage boys.
If you call or text 988, who will you reach?
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What event is this describing.... Ponding heart, sweating, trembling or shaking, shortness of breath, sense of choking, nausea or belly pain, dizziness or lightheadedness.
Panic attack
What teacher use to box?
Mrs. Shafer