Statistics
What is the most common mental health disorder in the United States?
Anxiety Disorder(s)
Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Depression :(
What are the different types of stigma?
Public Stigma, Self Stigma, and Structural Stigma
True or False: Self-Care reduces stress
True!
What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number?
988
What percentage of adults in the U.S. experience mental illness?
1 in 5
What is self-care?
Actively working to protect one’s own well-being and happiness, particularly during periods of stress.
What is public stigma?
The negative or discriminatory attitudes that others may have about mental illness.
What are the five types of self-care?
1. Physical
2. Social
3. Mental
4. Spiritual
5. Emotional
Which month is Mental Health Awareness month?
May
What percentage of teenagers experience depression before adulthood?
Approximately 20%
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What is self-stigma?
The negative attitudes, including internalized shame, that people with mental illness may have about their own condition.
How can you engage in physical self-care?
• Get adequate sleep
• Eat nutritious foods
• Exercise and move your body
When was the Bright Change 2 Mind (BC2M) organization founded?
2010
What percentage of people worldwide will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime?
Approximately 25%
Physical symptoms such as a racing heart, sweating, trembling, difficulty breathing, and trouble sleeping, are characteristic of which mental health disorder?
Anxiety Disorder
What is structural stigma?
A more systemic stigma, involving policies of government and private organizations that intentionally (or unintentionally) limit opportunities for people with mental illness.
How can you engage in spiritual self-care?
• Practice mindfulness
• Meditate
• Pray
• Attend religious services
True or False: Being around animals improves mental health
True!!
*don’t worry if you do not have a pet, if you attend our club meetings, you may or may not befriend a service animal*
50% of all mental illness begins by what age?
14
What is stigma?
A set of negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes held by society towards specific circumstances or attributes, leading to shame, rejection, and discrimination for the affected individuals.
How does stigma impact those with mental illness?
• reduced hope
• lower self-esteem
• difficulties with social relationships
• reluctance to seek help or treatment
• bullying or harassment
How can you engage in emotional self-care?
• Journal
• Go to therapy
• Practice positive coping mechanisms
What are the names of the President and Vice-President of this year’s BC2M club?
President: Lucia (Loo-chee-ah)
Vice-President: Kai