Name That Disorder
This disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep or appetite lasting at least 2 weeks.
What is Major Depressive Disorder
This type of talk therapy helps people identify and change negative thinking and behavior patterns.
In ancient times, people believed mental illness was caused by evil spirits or curses. One early 'treatment' involved drilling holes in the skull to release them.
What is Trepanation
Calling someone 'crazy' or 'psycho' instead of using medical terms is an example of this negative social behavior.
What is stigma
Taking slow, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth helps calm your body's stress response.
What is Deep Breathing
People with this disorder experience chronic, excessive worry about everyday things that is difficult to control.
What is Generalized Axiety Disorder
This practice focuses on being fully present in the moment and aware of your thoughts without judgement.
What is Mindfulness or Meditation
In the 1700s and 1800s, people with mental illness were often sent to these large institutions, which were meant for care but often became overcrowded and inhumane.
What are Asylums
When people share their personal stories about living with mental illness, it helps others feel less alone and does this to stigma.
What is reduce it
Clinical intervention that uses music to improve and support mental health
What is Music Therapy
This eating disorder involes an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to restricted food intake.
What is Anorexia Nervosa
In this type of therapy, several individuals meet with one or more therapists to share experiences and offer support.
What is Group Therapy
This reformer fought to improve conditions in mental hospitals and is known as a pioneer for humane treatment of the mentally ill.
Who is Dorothea Dix
When movies or news stories show people with mental illness as violent or unstable, they are spreading this misleading idea.
What is stereotype
This coping skill involves keeping a notebook to express your thoughts and feelings privately.
What is Journaling
This severe mental disorder can cause hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is Schizophrenia
This treatment involves the use of antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or antipsychtics to help manage symptoms.
What is Pharmacologic
In the 1950s, the development of this medication led to patients being released from institutions and treated within their communities.
What is Thorazine
When a friend tells you they're struggling, the best way to respond is to do this---instead of judging or offering quick fixes.
What is listening
Listening to music, drawing, or spending time in nature are examples of doing this---taking time to relax and recharge.
What is Self-Care
This disorder involves extreme mood swings between emotions of highs (mania) and lows (depression).
What is Bipolar Disorder
This natural treatment can boost endorphins, improve sleep, and reduce stress when done regularly.
What is Excercise or Healthy Lifestyle
This movement in the 1960s and 1970s aimed to close large mental hospitals and provide care in local communites-but often lacked resources.
This idea reminds us that everyone has this---just like physical health---and it's important to take care of it everyday.
What is Mental Health
When you challenge negative thoughts and replace them with more realistic, positive ones, you're practicing this mental skill.
What is Positive Thinking